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Tree Selection Guide

Guide on How to Choose A Tree to Plant: Planning & Selecting

September 23, 2021

Here’s your ultimate guide when it comes to picking a tree for your yard. In this post, we outline tips and things to consider, as well as the best tree options for blocking wind, privacy, shade, small spaces, and more!

Tree Selection Guide

Best Oak Trees To Plant for Color

September 2, 2021

Here are some common oak tree varieties that can give you an amazing tree for shade, great texture and interest, and amazing fall color.

Compost

What To Put In Compost To Start

October 31, 2022

Wondering what to put in compost to start? Learn how to make compost from kitchen waste and how to start a compost pile at home.

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.

Buying A Home With Big Mature Trees Near Foundation Davey Tree

Buying a House with Big, Mature Trees Near House or Foundation

April 5, 2022

Buying a house with big, mature trees? Learn how big trees in the backyard save you money! But there are risks of having a big tree near or too close to the house: it could fall or it could damage the house foundation. Use this checklist before buying a house with big trees or dead trees.

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.

Tree Identification

Tree Identification Guide: How to Identify an Elm Tree

June 24, 2021

What type of tree do I have? Learn how to identify if you have a beautiful elm tree by these characteristics and common types of elm tree species.

Best And Worst Trees To Plant Near A House

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

How To Protect Trees During Construction

March 21, 2024

Learn how to protect your trees by taking the right steps before, during, and after construction.

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