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Oak Tree Losing Bark

We have a huge oak tree standing right behind our screened in porch. The last couple of years not many acorns fell off. Now this year lot of bark is falling off. Does anyone know what's going on with it? It looks healthy. Thanks.

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Crepe myrtle with few leaves.

Crepe Myrtle Tree Not Leafing Out

We have a line of 10 crepe myrtle trees and one of them seems to be dying. Only one branch has green leaves on it. Does anyone know about these trees/bushes? Thanks ahead of time!

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Woman planting young tree.

Staking a Tree

This is a guide about staking a tree. When planting a new tree, you will need to decide if it needs staking and then follow some simple steps to ensure success.

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Norfolk pine when healthy.

Norfolk Pine Needles Turning Brown

This is a guide about Norfolk pine needles turning brown. It is common to see Norfolk pines for sale in the winter, but for many people these beautiful trees turn brown rather quickly.

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Norfolk pine when healthy.

Caring for Potted Norfolk Pine

My fiance and I bought a Christmas tree last year and have been trying to take care of it during our busy schedules. However, our plant has slowly turned brown, droopy, and overall not very happy.

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Tree Covered with frost

Preparing Your Trees for Winter

This is a guide about preparing your trees for winter. Preparing your trees before the winter will not only protect them from frost but also boost their health for the next growing season.

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Repairing Damaged Tree Bark

The Northeast has been hit by an early winter snow storm. A large limb broke off from my magnolia tree. As the limb fell, most of the bark was removed from the trunk of the tree. Is there anything that I can put on the exposed portion of the tree to prevent disease or further damage?

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Recognizing When Trees Become Hazardous

Recognizing When Trees Become HazardousA tree that topples at the wrong time or in the wrong place can cause significant damage to your home and property. Worse yet is the possibility that it could injure or kill someone.


Removing Tree Suckers And Water Sprouts

Removing Tree Suckers And Water SproutsWhen gardening, preventing problems from occurring is often easier than dealing with them after they appear. This is often the case with tree suckers and water sprouts. If not removed immediately, they will zap the vitality from healthy trees as they continue to grow.


Taking Care Of "Street" Trees

Taking Care Of Street trees add value by reducing traffic noise, lowering energy costs, increasing property values, and purifying the air, not to mention the aesthetic beauty they add to the local community. If "street" trees fall under your care, here are some tips for keeping them healthy and looking great.


Preparing Your Trees for Winter

Preparing Your Trees for WinterFall is one of the most important times of the year to take care of your trees. By taking a little extra time now to prepare you trees for winter, you'll see the results of your efforts well into the next growing season.


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Oak Tree Losing Bark

We have a huge oak tree standing right behind our screened in porch. The last couple of years not many acorns fell off. Now this year lot of bark is falling off. Does anyone know what's going on with it? It looks healthy. Thanks.

Share Feedback


Crepe myrtle with few leaves.

Crepe Myrtle Tree Not Leafing Out

We have a line of 10 crepe myrtle trees and one of them seems to be dying. Only one branch has green leaves on it. Does anyone know about these trees/bushes? Thanks ahead of time!

Read 2 Feedbacks


Woman planting young tree.

Staking a Tree

This is a guide about staking a tree. When planting a new tree, you will need to decide if it needs staking and then follow some simple steps to ensure success.

Read 1 Solution


Norfolk pine when healthy.

Norfolk Pine Needles Turning Brown

This is a guide about Norfolk pine needles turning brown. It is common to see Norfolk pines for sale in the winter, but for many people these beautiful trees turn brown rather quickly.

Share a Solution


Norfolk pine when healthy.

Caring for Potted Norfolk Pine

My fiance and I bought a Christmas tree last year and have been trying to take care of it during our busy schedules. However, our plant has slowly turned brown, droopy, and overall not very happy.

Read 2 Feedbacks


Tree Covered with frost

Preparing Your Trees for Winter

This is a guide about preparing your trees for winter. Preparing your trees before the winter will not only protect them from frost but also boost their health for the next growing season.

Read 1 Solution


Repairing Damaged Tree Bark

The Northeast has been hit by an early winter snow storm. A large limb broke off from my magnolia tree. As the limb fell, most of the bark was removed from the trunk of the tree. Is there anything that I can put on the exposed portion of the tree to prevent disease or further damage?

Read 1 Feedback


Showing Articles 81 - 87

Read More...

Ask a Question

Submit a question to the TF community.

Featured in Tree Health

Recognizing When Trees Become Hazardous

Recognizing When Trees Become HazardousA tree that topples at the wrong time or in the wrong place can cause significant damage to your home and property. Worse yet is the possibility that it could injure or kill someone.


Removing Tree Suckers And Water Sprouts

Removing Tree Suckers And Water SproutsWhen gardening, preventing problems from occurring is often easier than dealing with them after they appear. This is often the case with tree suckers and water sprouts. If not removed immediately, they will zap the vitality from healthy trees as they continue to grow.


Taking Care Of "Street" Trees

Taking Care Of Street trees add value by reducing traffic noise, lowering energy costs, increasing property values, and purifying the air, not to mention the aesthetic beauty they add to the local community. If "street" trees fall under your care, here are some tips for keeping them healthy and looking great.


Preparing Your Trees for Winter

Preparing Your Trees for WinterFall is one of the most important times of the year to take care of your trees. By taking a little extra time now to prepare you trees for winter, you'll see the results of your efforts well into the next growing season.