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Plant Health Care
Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?
January 7, 2021
Evergreens, like conifers, can conserve water during the summer and winter because of its special needle shape and waxy coating, so their leaves stay green year-round. What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees? Get all the evergreen tree care tips here.
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Plant Health Care
Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?
March 14, 2022
Learn more about late spring frost damage including maple, redbud, lilac, magnolia and japanese maple tree frost damage and why japanese maples lose leaves after a late spring frost
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Tree Lichen Identification
Plant Health Care
What's This Green Stuff Growing On Trees And Rocks?
May 7, 2020
Lichen does not pose a threat to your tree’s health. It is completely harmless so there’s no real need to get rid of it. But if the sight of it bothers you, follow the steps in this post to remove it. We highly recommend to not use a pressure washer to remove lichen.
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Plant Health Care
Getting Rid of Sweetgum Tree Balls
June 29, 2022
Learn when sweetgum tree balls fall, if they're edible and how to stop sweetgum trees from producing. Or you could plant a fruitless sweetgum tree as an alternative.
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Pink Magnolia Tree
The Key to Pruning Spring Flowering Trees
May 29, 2025
Learn the best times and techniques for pruning spring-flowering trees to ensure a vibrant and healthy garden. Find expert tips on when to prune and what trees to avoid.
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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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Can You Keep Big Trees Small Davey Tree
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Care For Mature Trees
October 20, 2022
Here's how to keep mature trees healthy with proper watering, pruning, fertilization, and regular monitoring and maintenance.
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Watering Trees In Drought
Plant Health Care
How Often to Water Trees During a Drought
August 16, 2021
With a finite amount of costly water, consider limiting water to hydrate your trees first.
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