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Summer Care for Connecticut Trees

June 14, 2021

Connecticut’s summer heat, drought, and thunderstorms can quickly damage or even kill your trees. Learn the best ways to help your trees survive summer and ensure their future health.

How Deep Should You Plant a Tree?

May 11, 2021

Planting trees too deep can cause more harm than good. It won’t make your trees stronger; in fact, it’s more likely to kill your tree! So how deep should you plant your tree? Get the details here…

Problem Trees to Avoid Planting in Connecticut

April 21, 2021

Connecticut is home to some of the most beautiful native trees you’d ever want to see. Think red maples in their flaming fall color, stands of golden birch, and cool, dark hemlock groves. And in addition to these native beauties, there are dozens of cultivars and adapted species that enhance our gardens and streetscapes (although…

How to Identify, Prevent & Treat Tree Decay

February 19, 2021

How to tell when a tree is rotting on the inside and how bad it is, what to do with decaying trees, and how to protect trees from decay.

Should You Water Trees in Winter in Connecticut?

January 26, 2021

Trees can dry out and die in winter without enough water (and no, snow and freezing rain don’t usually provide enough water). Learn why trees in Connecticut need winter watering, how much water to use, and how to do it.

Winter Tree Care Tips for Connecticut Homeowners

December 13, 2020

Proper winter tree care, both before and during winter, will protect your trees from snow, ice, pests, and other damage. Here’s what to do.

Should You Remove Lichen from Trees? (Answers to All Your Lichen Questions)

November 17, 2020

Answers to common questions about lichen, such as why lichen grows on trees, whether it’s harmful, if lichen means the tree is dying, how to remove lichen, and more.

How to Properly Plant a Tree

September 24, 2020

Our top recommendations for how to properly plant a tree, including common problem areas like planting depth, staking the tree, amending the soil, and watering.

Best Connecticut Native Trees for Spring Flowers

April 13, 2020

Our top 6 recommendations for CT native trees with showy spring flowers. Species & varieties, characteristics, best growing conditions & care instructions.

Spring Tree Care Tips for Connecticut Homeowners

March 12, 2020

Spring tree care isn’t complicated. Here’s what to do this spring to prepare your trees and shrubs for warmer weather and the Connecticut growing season.