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Soil Care & Mulching
The Best Way to Cover Your Exposed Tree Roots
What's the best way cover tree roots above ground? Add mulch? Or perhaps topsoil or grass seed? How about gravel or concrete? Click to find your best option.
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.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Do Cicadas Damage Or Eat Trees?
Cicadas don't eat trees, but do damage trees, like fruit or oak trees. Learn what trees cicadas like, how to keep cicadas off trees and when cicadas will go away!
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Insect & Disease Issues
Round Up: Common Native Tree Pests & Diseases in the South
Here are signs and symptoms of common tree diseases and tree pests typically found in the south. They aren’t always easy to spot, but recognizing these classic visual cues can be a warning sign of an infested, sick tree.
When Can You Prune Oak Trees In Texas
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Oak Tree?
Here are some oak tree identification tips to help you better recognize these landscape giants.
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Davey Knowledge
What's Growing On My Tree: Spanish Moss Or Ball Moss
Let’s talk about what Spanish moss and ball moss are, what trees they grow on, and how to get rid of Spanish moss and ball moss if necessary.
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Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Does My Tree Only Have Leaves on One Side?
Wondering why your tree has no leaves on one side? Learn why your tree is not leafing out.
Tree Stakes
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Stake A Tree Properly (And How Long To Keep It Staked)
Learn how to stake a tree properly - including how long should you keep a tree staked and tree staking methods for staking a new tree for support.
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