Do olives grow on new growth? When olive trees are left unpruned they grow quite large which makes it difficult to harvest the fruit. Josh is tidying up a...

How do I value a tree? The formula is: Tree Value = Base Value x Cross-sectional Area x Species Class x Condition Class x Location Class Base Value is the...

How long does a staghorn sumac tree live? Short lifespan, rarely surviving 50 years. The spreading root system perpetuates the plant over the years, as it...

How do you prune a Monterey pine tree? Remove branches that are crossing or rubbing each other. Cut them off deep inside the tree, at the joint they share...

Can you plant a Japanese maple in late spring? Planting Japanese Maples So unlike many plants, the summer months may not be the best choice for planting. ...

Why have moles suddenly appeared in my garden? Moles do not hibernate. They are usually nearer the surface in winter and deeper in summer. They love moist...

How do you size an irrigation system? That number is flow rate in terms of gallons per minute, or GPM. For schedule 40 PVC, use 1/2-inch pipe for a 4 GPM ...

What kind of disease does a maple tree have? While maple trees can suffer from a number of general problems, verticillium wilt seems to be the most common...

Can you control height of arborvitae? Can I top them now to that height? A: You can, but it’s not the ideal way to deal with a line of these common evergr...

How do you get rid of Tar spot on maple trees? The best way to treat and prevent maple tar involves a little elbow grease! As the leaves fall, rake and de...