Resources

What Happens When Ivy or Vines Take over a Mature Tree?

A blanket of ivy looks like extra greenery, but it can hide a trunk's real [...]

Can Outdoor Lighting Affect Trees and Plants at Night?

A porch light left on all night is not the same thing to a tree [...]

Tree-Friendly Landscaping: What to Plant Underneath Your Trees

That bare patch under your shade tree can be the prettiest bed in the yard. [...]

The Best Trees for Maximizing Privacy in Your Yard

A living green screen beats a bare fence every time. Here are the best trees [...]

How to Safeguard Your Trees During Summer Backyard BBQs and Fires

Your grill and fire pit share the yard with your biggest trees. Here is how [...]

Protecting Your Trees During Summer Backyard Renovations

Summer backyard projects wreck more trees than saws do, and the damage is mostly underground. [...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Planting a Tree in New York City

  In this guide Step 1: pick the right time of year Step 2: choose [...]

Can a Tree Survive Being Struck by Lightning?

  In this article The short answer What lightning actually does to a tree How [...]

Why Is My Tree Only Growing Leaves at the Bottom?

Bottom-only leaf growth usually means the upper canopy is failing. An arborist breaks down the [...]

Signs You Are Overwatering Outdoor Plants and Trees

Watering your landscape feels like the most natural thing to do when summer temperatures start [...]