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Can Trees Grow Too Fast
Davey Knowledge
Tree Growth Rates 101: What You Should Know
October 14, 2021
Are fast growing trees weaker? Well, you can’t really rush the growing process. Let’s look at the differences between different growth rates to give you a better understanding of how trees grow and what might best fit your landscape.
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Winter Tree Protection
Plant Health Care
Protecting Trees From Heavy Snow
February 20, 2025
Protecting trees in the snowbelt, where winter weather can get rough, is important to ensure they come back to life with vigor in the spring.
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Trees In Snow
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
5 steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage
December 7, 2021
There are ways to keep your trees safe and strong this winter. With five, simple steps, your trees will stand sturdy in the heaviest of winter storms.
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Paperbark Maple
Tree Identification
Trees That Shed Bark During Summer
August 3, 2023
For some species, trees that shed bark in the summer is a perfectly normal occurrence in the summer months. It’s a part of that tree’s natural aging process.
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Lawn Full Of Weeds How To Kill Or Get Rid Of Davey Tree
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Get Rid of a Lawn Full of Weeds
June 21, 2022
If you've been thinking, "My lawn is all weeds!", try the best way to get rid of weeds permanently. We'll share tips on how to kill them in the lawn without killing the grass and how to get rid of them naturally.
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Davey Tree Spring Pruning
Trimming & Pruning
Pruning Trees In Spring – Is It OK To Do?
April 13, 2022
You can do some spring tree pruning safely - as long as you know what trees to prune and why. Here's your guide to pruning trees in spring.
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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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Evergreen Tree Identification Guide
Tree Identification
Evergreen Tree Identification Guide: How to Tell the Difference Among Spruce, Fir and Pine Trees
December 17, 2020
Identifying evergreens can be tricky! Follow this guide on how to tell if you have a Spruce, Fir, or Pine tree by the shape of its needles and texture of cones. You will learn the different characteristics and differentiators.
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