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Insect & Disease Issues

Blue Spruce Tree Needles Turning Yellow, Brown, Then Dropping? Check For…

August 1, 2022

Yellow or brown needles falling off your spruce tree or Colorado blue spruce? Look for Rhizosphaera needle cast symptoms and manage this blue spruce needle cast.

Tree Selection Guide

The Best and Worst Trees to Plant Near a House (By Zone)

April 19, 2022

Learn about the worst trees to plant near your house and what trees to avoid such as the white ash and oak because of their widespread, invasive roots.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Can I Use A Pressure Washer To Clean Or Spray Trees?

October 10, 2022

How can I spray tall trees with a pressure washer to clean it? Or would you recommend spraying insecticide with a power washer? Learn more about pressure washing trees.

Plant Health Care

How To Help Flooded Trees & Shrubs

March 9, 2023

Talking to a certified arborist about how to care for a waterlogged tree can ensure your plant gets the proper care and attention it needs after a stressful event like a flood.

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Soil Care & Mulching

Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks

May 10, 2022

Mulching is great for your trees, but piling it too high and covering a tree's trunk, can cause decay. Learn why you should keep mulch away from tree trunks and how having mulch too thick around your tree can cause moisture build-up and could smother your tree's roots. Click here for more here!

Insect & Disease Issues

How to Stop Pine Beetle Infestation

May 3, 2021

Love your pine? Protect it. Learn the common signs of pine beetles, how to prevent them from hurting your trees and how to control them if they’re already there.

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Plant Health Care

Can a Tree Freeze to Death in Winter?

February 7, 2022

Can a tree freeze to death? It's rare, but trees do freeze at certain temperatures (generally 20-20 degrees). Learn what happens to trees in the winter and how trees (including pine) survive winter.

Davey Knowledge

Mistletoe in Trees

February 8, 2024

Mistletoe grows as a parasite on woody plants. Let’s dive deeper into what mistletoe looks like, where it grows, how mistletoe spreads, and tips for controlling mistletoe in trees.

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