Practical advice on picking, planting, and caring for trees, backed by arborist knowledge and 20+ years of Northern California homeownership.
The best flowering trees for Texas yards, from native Texas redbuds and desert willows to crape myrtles and pomegranates. Organized by bloom color with drought tolerance, zones, and regional picks for North, Central, South, and West Texas.
The best perennials, ground covers, and shrubs to plant under trees. Covers shade-tolerant species, planting technique that won't damage tree roots, trees that are easy or hard to plant under, and what to avoid.
Practical guide to protecting trees from deer browsing, buck rub, and bark stripping. Covers tree tubes, wire cages, trunk wraps, deer fencing, commercial repellents, deer-resistant trees, and costs for each method.
A practical guide to tree tubes, grow tubes, and seedling protectors. Covers solid wall vs. mesh tubes, installation, removal timing, DIY alternatives, and when tree tubes are worth the money for homeowners and reforestation projects.
The best trees for USDA hardiness zone 5, where winter lows hit -10F to -20F. Covers shade trees, flowering trees, evergreens, fruit trees, and fast growers with specific varieties, sizes, and what to avoid.
How to treat aphid infestations on trees with pesticides, organic sprays, and systemic treatments. Covers active ingredients, application methods, timing, pollinator safety, and when to call a professional.
The trees worth planting, based on real experience.
Avoid these trees. Trust me on this.
Get it right the first time.
When, how, and what not to cut.
11 reasons your yard needs them.
9 things to know before you dig.