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Avoid Pruning Oak Trees in Summer – Oak Wilt Causes
If you love oak trees as much as us, you’ve dreaded the deadly oak wilt disease. Read on to learn why, pruning oak trees in summer increases their risk of oak wilt.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Most Common Questions about Caring for Trees in Fall
Have questions about fall tree and lawn care? Davey has compiled the most common tree questions with answers below.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Pests vs Beneficial Insects
Beneficial insects can play a vital role in maintaining the health and balance of tree ecosystems by preying on or parasitizing harmful insects, pollinating flowers, decomposing organic matter, and contributing to nutrient cycling. Let’s explore the world of tree pests versus beneficial insects.
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Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
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.
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Plant Health Care
Spring Tree Care Starts ... NOW?
Now is the perfect time to start planning for the good health of your trees. We think it's a great idea to plan ahead for a happy, healthy growing season.
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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
The 7 Best Steps To Prepare Your Trees For A Healthy, Happy New Year
Follow our winter checklist below to keep your trees and landscape healthy by identifying potential issues.
Protecting Newly Planted Trees
How To Protect Newly Planted Trees From Frost
They key to protecting young or newly planted trees and shrubs from cold, winter weather elements are by shielding them from the top of the canopy down to the roots. Here are tips on the best way to protect trees/shrubs from frost, what temperature to cover plants and when to remove tree wrap.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
Can Too Much Rain Hurt Your Lawn?
Get your questions around rain and the affects it has on your lawn answered in this post! You will learn how to protect grass seed from heavy rain, how much rain is too much after fertilizing, and how to fix standing water in your yard.
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