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Help! How Do I Fix a Topped Tree?
Topping trees is harmful. If you already topped your tree and cut off its top, learn how to fix it. With these 5 steps, you can likely repair your topped tree.
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Tree Selection Guide
Best Trees For Hanging A Tree Swing (Tire, Wooden and Seat)
The most important step in installing a tree swing is choosing the right tree.
Davey Tree Ash Tree Replacements
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Best Trees To Replace Ash (Ash Tree Alternatives By Zone)
If you removed an ash because of emerald ash borer, plant an ash tree replacement species. Discover the best ash tree alternatives to replace ash trees.
Planting Trees Shrubs And Flowers Near Septic Tank Davey Tree
Tree Selection Guide
What Trees Are Safe to Plant Near a Septic Tank?
Want to cover up your yard's pesky septic tank? Flowers and grass are probably your best bet. But a tree or shrub could work if you pick the right one. Just know...
Alligator Juniper Bark
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Alligator Juniper?
Think you have an alligator juniper tree in your yard or maybe you’d like to plant one? Here’s what you need to know about alligator juniper trees and planting tips.
Sassafras Tree Leaves
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Sassafras Tree?
What does a sassafras tree look like? If you suspect you have a sassafras tree in your yard, or if you’re on the lookout for one to plant, recognizing its unique features will be crucial. Here are key characteristics and tips on proper care.
Do Deer Eat Leyland Cypress
Tree Selection Guide
Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress
A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.
Spring Tree Inspection
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Spring Ahead: Schedule a Tree Inspection
Regardless of your property's reaction to the beginning of spring, making sure your trees are prepared for the warm season is a vital spring to-do. Those who feel they don't have the eyes for catching potential issues should consider enlisting in an inspection by a professionally trained arborist.
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