About
Tree Fluent is a guide to the trees around your home: why they get sick, how to look after them through the year, how to tell one from another, and how to pick the right tree before you plant.
What you will find here
- Tree Problems: spots, wilting, dieback, pests and what to do first.
- Fruit Trees: apples, peaches, pears and cherries in a home garden.
- Planting: when, where and how to plant so a tree gets a good start.
- Pruning and Care: pruning, watering, mulch and seasonal care.
- Identify: telling trees apart by leaves, bark, flowers and seeds.
- Choosing Trees: matching a tree to your yard, climate and space.
- Roots and Removal: roots, stumps and when a tree has to come down.
If something already looks wrong with a tree, the Tree Symptom Checker points you to the guides that match what you are seeing.
Who writes Tree Fluent
I’m Nick Robinson, and I write Tree Fluent for homeowners who want a straight answer about a tree in their yard. I work from extension-service fact sheets, arboretum guidance and the research they cite, and the newer guides link to those sources so you can check them yourself. You can find everything I have written on my author page.
A website cannot inspect your tree. Some jobs, like removing large limbs, working near power lines or judging whether a big tree is safe, belong with a certified arborist. When that is the case, the guide says so.
Corrections
Guides are reviewed and updated over time. If you spot a mistake, email [email protected] and it will be checked and corrected.
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Photos on this site are credited on the Photo Credits page.