Seedheads in lawns are a natural process that can’t be avoided, but keeping your mower blade sharp and applying fertilizer will help the lawn be healt...

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You can greatly improve the health and vigor of newly planted trees and shrubs by applying mulch right after the planting.  Why mulch? ...

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  Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a property owner can do to protect the health of a tree. But some people are taking it too far a...

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Many of our clients ask how the design process works.  Here it is in 5 easy steps.

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Proper pruning of young trees is the most important and cost effective pruning we do. Depending on the species, location, health and ...

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An old deck is removed and replaced with a large patio giving this home an updated look and lots of room for outdoor entertaining.

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Rejuvenation Pruning of old overgrown shrubs can help reduce size and restore them to new vigor. Certain shrubs even though badly overgrown, can be restored by proper use of rejuvenation pruning.

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There are a number of reasons for pruning trees and overgrown shrubs from November through March:

1. Some trees should only be pruned during the dormant season due to the threat of insect or disease. Oaks (oak wilt disease), American elms (dutch elm disease), ash (emerald ash borer) and crabapples (bacterial fireblight) are some that this is especially true for.

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A decorative medallion on the entryway door of the home became the inspiration for the entire courtyard.

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In our October 10 newsletter, we discuss our favorite plants to add punches of color to the fall landscape.  Read it at this link. October 10,...

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Here is the link to our most recent E-newsletter, sent on Tues., Sept. 13.   To join our newsletter mailing list, please send your request to in...

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We're seeing an extraordinary amount of maple trees inflicted with tar spot - a fungal disease characterized by black, tar-like dots on the foliage.&#...

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Many of our new clients ask us how the design process works.  Here it is in five easy steps.   Step # 1 Initial On-Site Consultation Th...

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There are some good reasons for considering an organic approach to the care of your lawn. Reduced pesticide use is always a goal in choosing ...

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A Guide to Proper Plant Watering   The single most important factor in plant and lawn health is water. This is true of all plants, but is espec...

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Few ornamental trees offer the variety of tree shapes, sizes, flower colors and ornamental fruit as flowering crabapples. Crab apples are the most p...

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When driving down US 1-27 just north of East Lansing, you can't miss the stately old oak tree dominating the landscape of the new building recently co...

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We get many calls from customers asking to de-thatch or roll their lumpy lawns. Both of these activities are discouraged by leading turf experts. De-...

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Here's four tips to keep your lawn green and healthy.

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With our deep root fertilization service, we inject nutrients deep into the soil. These nutrients invigorate the root and vascular systems of the trees, helping them better withstand the stresses of the urban/suburban environment.

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There are many reasons we recommend tree pruning

At Smith Tree and Landscape, certified arborists conduct all of our tree inspections.

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