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Can You Keep Big Trees Small Davey Tree
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?
April 5, 2022
Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.
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How Much Water Do Newly Planted Trees Need Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
How Much Water Does a Newly-Planted Tree Need?
August 16, 2022
Keep the top 12 inches of soil around the root ball moist. Generally, that means 4-10 gallons each week. Click to pinpoint what's best for your tree.
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Inspection
Tree Removal
6 Signs It Might Be Time To Remove Your Tree
March 17, 2021
Noticing some structural or physical damage to your trees? Read on to find out the six signs of tree damage to determine if it might be the right time to remove your tree.
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Ginkgo Leaves
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Ginkgo Tree?
September 7, 2023
Here are some fun facts about ginkgo trees, as well as how you can spot their unique characteristics and keep them healthy all year long.
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Winter Tree Roots
What Happens If Tree Roots Freeze?
December 5, 2024
Learn what happens to tree roots in winter, signs of tree root damage from freezing, and how to protect roots from cold temperatures. Discover if tree roots grow in winter and how to keep them healthy until spring.
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Best Fertilizer For Evergreens Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
What is the Best Fertilizer for Evergreen Trees?
October 11, 2022
Got an evergreen with a "blah" color? Do a soil test to see if it needs fertilizer. Then, decide between a slow-release product or evergreen spike. First...
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Why Is Bark Peeling On Tree Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
Why Is Bark Falling Off My Tree (Oak, Pine, Ash, Maple)?
October 19, 2022
Why is your tree losing its bark? Should you be concerned? Click here to learn why bark is falling off your tree - including pine, oak and ash trees.
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Tree Identification
How Many Tree Species Are There in North America?
November 30, 2023
In the entire world, there are over 65,000 tree types. The United States alone has 228 billion trees with roughly 30% of the country covered with forests.
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