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How To Properly Install A Tree Swing And Avoid Damage To My Tree

June 20, 2019

about the best approach to creating a kid-proof, tree-friendly swing.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Can You Plant A Tree Where Another Died?

May 5, 2022

Planting a tree where your old tree died can be tricky. To avoid replant disease and ensure tree planting success, follow these tips on how to plant a tree properly.

Trimming & Pruning

Help! How Do I Fix a Topped Tree?

November 8, 2021

Topping trees is harmful. If you already topped your tree and cut off its top, learn how to fix it. With these 5 steps, you can likely repair your topped tree.

What Does An Eastern Redbud Tree Look Like

Tree Identification

Tree Identification Guide: How to Identify an Eastern Redbud Tree

July 29, 2021

Native to North America, Eastern redbud tree flowers are pea-like and rosy pink with tinges of purple on many varieties. They grow 20- to 30-feet tall and 25- to 30-feet wide, giving small landscapes just the right touch of color and interest.

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Soil Care & Mulching

Why Soil Care Is Important For Your Trees

April 4, 2024

At Davey, we prefer adding macronutrients and micronutrients as part of soil health management by using a slow-release fertilizer, learn why.

Tree Selection Guide

Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress

August 27, 2020

A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Best Trees To Replace Ash (Ash Tree Alternatives By Zone)

June 20, 2022

If you removed an ash because of emerald ash borer, plant an ash tree replacement species. Discover the best ash tree alternatives to replace ash trees.

Plant Health Care

How To Protect Palm Trees In Winter

January 20, 2022

Being proactive is important for winter palm tree care. Here are winter palm tree care tips on palm fertilization, palm tree mulching, palm tree watering, and palm tree wraps and covers.

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