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How Soil Testing Improves Spring Lawn Results
What You Don’t Know About Your Soil Could Be Holding Your Lawn Back Every spring, homeowners across Ohio pour money into lawn treatments, fertilizers, and weed control—hoping for that perfect green lawn. But without knowing the soil conditions, even the best products...
Tree of the Month: Eastern Redcedar
Tree of the Month: Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) A Native Evergreen That Works Hard All Winter Long While most trees in Ohio are dormant and leafless in January, the Eastern redcedar stands tall and green. This rugged native evergreen provides year-round...
Winter Tree Risks: What to Watch for Before Ice and Snow Arrive
Don’t Let Hidden Tree Problems Become Winter Emergencies As winter approaches in Ohio, it’s easy to assume your trees are done for the season. The leaves are gone, growth has stopped, and everything appears quiet. But just below the surface—and high up in the...
Tree of the Month: Black Gum
Often overlooked in favor of more common shade trees, the black gum (Nyssa sylvatica)—also known as tupelo—is one of the most durable and visually striking native trees in Ohio. With glossy green leaves that turn fiery red or orange in fall, it adds vibrant color to...
Why Leaf Piles Are Bad for Lawn and Tree Health
Raking leaves into big piles may seem like a harmless fall tradition—but leaving those piles on your lawn for more than a few days can do more harm than good. While it’s tempting to let leaves sit until the next cleanup session, dense layers of fallen leaves can...
Tree of the Month: Sassafras
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum): A Native Ohio Tree with Character, Color, and Curiosity If you’ve ever seen a tree with mitten-shaped leaves, you’ve probably spotted a sassafras. Native to Ohio and much of the eastern U.S., sassafras trees are known for their unusual...
What to Know Before Planting New Trees or Shrubs
Fall Is the Perfect Time to Plant—If You Plan Ahead Planting new trees or shrubs in the fall is one of the smartest landscaping moves a homeowner can make. Cooler temperatures, steady rainfall, and less heat stress create ideal conditions for root development. But...
Tree of the Month: Yellow Birch
A Cool-Climate Classic with Fall Color and Character Known for its golden fall foliage and distinctive peeling bark, the yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) is a standout tree in Ohio’s cooler regions and wooded landscapes. Native to the northeastern U.S. and...
Preparing Trees and Lawns for Fall Weather in Ohio
Why Late Summer Is the Best Time to Get Ahead of Fall Changes As temperatures start to cool and the days get shorter, your trees and lawn are already preparing for seasonal change—even if it doesn’t look like it yet. In Ohio, early fall is a critical transition period...