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Tree Planting and Care

When (and When Not) to Prune Your Trees

The right cut at the right time helps trees thrive. Learn when pruning helps, and when it can harm.

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Ask An Arborist

Tackling Must-Do Springtime Tree Care

Expert advice from the Foundation’s resident arborist.

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Tree Planting and Care

DIY: When Your Spring Flowering Trees Should Be Pruned

Discover why spring-flowering trees like magnolia, crabapple, redbud, and flowering cherry should be pruned right after...

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Tree Planting and Care

Arborist Advice: Why Should You Prune Your Trees During the Dormant Season?

An arborist explains why the dormant season is the best time to prune your trees, promoting healthier growth, stronger

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Tree Planting and Care

The Secret to Healthy, Fast-Growing Trees

Learn simple tree care tips — like proper watering, mulching, protection, and pruning — to help young trees grow health...