If homeowners are finding an abundance of small branches and twigs on the ground, this is a good indicator that there are visitors in the tree known as twig girdlers.
It won't be long until it's time to wrap holiday gifts, but until then, consider wrapping the trunks of the trees in the landscape to boost tree health.
Many people may be thinking about carving pumpkins and what kind of Halloween candy to buy during this time of the year, but gardening enthusiasts know it's time to get spring-flowering bulbs in the ground before freezing temperatures arrive.