Blogs for Tree Surgeons & Arborists

Every week our experienced editors write blogs covering a wide range of topics to include in our email newsletters.

Best Trees to Grow in Pots for Small Spaces

Not everyone has access to sprawling acres of land when it comes to gardening. Fortunately, you don't need a large yard to enjoy the beauty …

Aug 19, 2026

Best Trees to Grow in Pots for Small Spaces

Signs a Tree Needs To Be Removed: How To Protect Your Property and Keep Your Landscape Safe

Trees add beauty, shade, and environmental benefits to any property—but when a tree becomes unstable or unhealthy, it can quickly turn into a safety hazard. …

Aug 12, 2026

Signs a Tree Needs To Be Removed: How To Protect Your Property and Keep Your Landscape Safe

How to Safely Clean Up Storm-Damaged Trees and Help Them Recover

Severe storms can leave behind significant damage, especially for trees that absorb the impact of high winds, heavy rain, lightning, and falling debris. Broken branches, …

Aug 5, 2026

How to Safely Clean Up Storm-Damaged Trees and Help Them Recover

How to Identify a Healthy Root Ball Before Planting

Whether you're planting a new tree, adding shrubs to your landscape, or repotting a favorite perennial, the health of a plant starts below the surface. …

Jul 29, 2026

How to Identify a Healthy Root Ball Before Planting

How to Remove a Tree Stump: Safe and Effective Methods for Your Yard

Removing a tree from your yard can improve safety, eliminate damaged or diseased trees, and create space for new landscaping projects. However, after the tree …

Jul 22, 2026

How to Remove a Tree Stump: Safe and Effective Methods for Your Yard

How Artificial Light at Night Affects Trees and the Environment

Trees depend on a natural cycle of sunlight and darkness to regulate growth, seasonal changes, and interactions with the surrounding environment. However, as cities and …

Jul 15, 2026

How Artificial Light at Night Affects Trees and the Environment

How Far Apart Should You Plant Trees? A Guide to Proper Tree Spacing

Planting trees is one of the best investments you can make for your property and the environment. Trees improve air quality, provide cooling shade, reduce …

Jul 8, 2026

How Far Apart Should You Plant Trees? A Guide to Proper Tree Spacing

The Best Way to Mulch Around Trees for Healthier Growth and Stronger Roots

Trees are one of the most valuable parts of any landscape. They provide shade, improve air quality, support wildlife, and enhance the overall beauty of …

Jul 1, 2026

The Best Way to Mulch Around Trees for Healthier Growth and Stronger Roots

Best Advice for Planting Trees: Growing a Greener Future

In a world increasingly focused on environmental sustainability, planting trees remains one of the most impactful ways individuals and communities can contribute to a healthier …

Jun 24, 2026

Best Advice for Planting Trees: Growing a Greener Future

Understanding and Managing Exposed Tree Roots in Your Landscape

Beautiful trees bring structure, shade, and natural beauty to any landscape. They create a sense of calm and connect outdoor spaces with the environment. However, …

Jun 17, 2026

Understanding and Managing Exposed Tree Roots in Your Landscape

How to Protect Your Trees from Animal Damage

Trees are one of the most valuable features of any landscape. They provide shade, improve air quality, increase property value, and create a beautiful outdoor …

Jun 10, 2026

How to Protect Your Trees from Animal Damage

When and How to Stake a Tree for Healthy Growth

Trees are far more than beautiful additions to a landscape. They provide shade, improve air quality, support local wildlife, reduce soil erosion, and increase property …

Jun 3, 2026

When and How to Stake a Tree for Healthy Growth

Why Trees Lean and How to Help Them Grow Straight

Trees bring beauty, shade, and value to our landscapes, but sometimes they don’t grow in the perfectly upright shape many homeowners expect. A leaning tree …

May 27, 2026

Why Trees Lean and How to Help Them Grow Straight

How to Successfully Regrow a Tree From a Stump

Trees play a vital role in our environment by improving air quality, reducing erosion, providing shade, and enhancing the beauty of our landscapes. While tree …

May 20, 2026

How to Successfully Regrow a Tree From a Stump

The Art of Grafting Trees: A Beginner’s Guide to Healthier, More Productive Gardens

Grafting is one of the most fascinating and practical techniques in horticulture. Used for centuries by gardeners, orchardists, and commercial growers, grafting allows you to …

May 13, 2026

The Art of Grafting Trees: A Beginner’s Guide to Healthier, More Productive Gardens

Common Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them: A Practical Guide for Healthy Landscapes

Trees are a valuable part of any landscape, improving air quality, providing shade, and enhancing property value. However, they are also vulnerable to diseases that …

May 6, 2026

Common Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them: A Practical Guide for Healthy Landscapes

Why Tree Cracks Are a Serious Risk: Hidden Dangers and Prevention Tips

Trees are among nature’s most valuable assets, providing shade, improving air quality, enhancing landscapes, and supporting local ecosystems. While they often appear strong and resilient, …

Apr 29, 2026

Why Tree Cracks Are a Serious Risk: Hidden Dangers and Prevention Tips

How to Tell If a Tree Is Dying: Warning Signs Every Homeowner Should Know

Trees play a vital role in your landscape—providing shade, boosting curb appeal, and improving air quality. But like any living thing, trees can experience stress, …

Apr 22, 2026

How to Tell If a Tree Is Dying: Warning Signs Every Homeowner Should Know

How to Kill and Remove a Tree Stump

When removing a tree, the remaining stump can be an eyesore, a tripping hazard, and an obstacle for landscaping, lawn care, or future construction. Effective …

Apr 15, 2026

How to Successfully Plant Under a Tree

Gardening under a tree can be both rewarding and challenging. While tree shade can limit sunlight, it also creates a unique environment for lush, creative …

Apr 8, 2026

The Importance of Pruning Trees: Boost Health, Safety, and Long-Term Growth

Trees are vital to any landscape—providing shade, beauty, and environmental benefits. However, to truly thrive, trees need consistent care. One of the most impactful (and …

Apr 1, 2026

The Importance of Pruning Trees: Boost Health, Safety, and Long-Term Growth

How Pruning Affects Tree Growth and Structure: A Practical Guide for Healthier Trees

Trees are more than just part of the landscape—they’re living assets that require proper care to stay healthy, safe, and visually appealing. One of the …

Mar 25, 2026

How Pruning Affects Tree Growth and Structure: A Practical Guide for Healthier Trees

How to Successfully Transplant a Mature Tree: Expert Tips for Healthy Growth

Transplanting a mature tree can be a rewarding way to preserve a beloved part of your landscape or redesign your outdoor space without losing established …

Mar 18, 2026

How to Successfully Transplant a Mature Tree: Expert Tips for Healthy Growth

Tree Thinning Tips: How to Manage Overcrowded Forests for Healthier Growth

Dense forests offer a peaceful beauty that many landowners and nature enthusiasts admire. Tall trees, filtered sunlight, and thriving wildlife create ecosystems that are both …

Mar 11, 2026

Tree Thinning Tips: How to Manage Overcrowded Forests for Healthier Growth

How to Regrow a Tree from a Stump: A Practical Guide to Natural Regeneration

Nature has an incredible ability to renew itself—and one of the most fascinating examples is a tree regrowing from its stump. Whether a tree was …

Mar 4, 2026

How to Regrow a Tree from a Stump: A Practical Guide to Natural Regeneration