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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Add Value To Your Yard Before Putting Your Home on the Market
June 25, 2019
Investing in your landscape can boost your home’s value by 10 to 20 percent. Keep reading to learn more about the pre-sale landscaping projects that have the best payoff.
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.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Perennial Gardening Calendar With Bloom Months
February 24, 2022
To help plan your garden full of blooms and color year-round, use this extensive list of perennial flower blooms calendar to give your landscape something to boast about.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Help! I Have Trees Bent Over by Ice. What Do I Do?
February 27, 2020
The best thing to do with frozen tree branches is to leave them alone! Once the ice melts you can assess the tree branch for pruning. If a large tree branch breaks off from ice or snow, contact a local arborist to discuss options like cabling and bracing.
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
Davey Knowledge
How Altitude Affects Tree Growth in Denver: What Homeowners Should Know
January 9, 2026
High elevation, dry soil, and UV exposure all impact tree growth in Denver. Learn how altitude affects tree health and which trees thrive at 5,000+ feet.
Trimming & Pruning
Is It Safe To Cut Pine Roots Growing Close To My House?
April 13, 2022
When pine tree roots grow near your home foundation, you might wonder whether or not you can cut the roots of a tree without killing it. We provide answers to the question: Can you cut pine tree roots?
Soil Care & Mulching
The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees
March 30, 2021
Take a tip from trees in the natural setting when you tackle mulching. Proper tree mulching helps trees retain water, combat weeds and regulate soil temperature.
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