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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Best Way to Remove Toilet Paper from Tall Trees
November 1, 2021
Did your trees get TPed on Halloween? Click for step by step instructions on the best way to get toilet paper, or TP, out of trees - even the tall trees!
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Insect & Disease Issues
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key
September 15, 2022
Scale is a common pest of landscape trees and shrubs that can easily be overlooked. Here are visible symptoms of an infestation and how to get rid of scale on trees.
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Overwatered Trees
Plant Health Care
Signs Of Underwatering Trees Or Overwatering Trees
July 25, 2022
Learn the difference between overwatering and underwatering a tree including signs of overwatering, signs of underwatering trees and how to fix an overwatered tree.
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Winter Tree Roots
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.
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What Kind Of Palm Tree Do I Have
Tree Identification
What Type of Palm Tree Do I Have?
October 1, 2020
The first step to identify the type of palm tree you have is looking closely at its leaves (aka “fronds”) and trunk. Follow this guide to learn more about your palm tree and how to properly care for it.
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Zigzag Elm Sawfly
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.
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Arctic Blast Snow Covered Roads
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Protect Trees from Winter Salt or Rock Salt Damage
February 18, 2021
Restoring tree health after spotting signs of rock salt damage requires management from both you and your local arborist.
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Davey Tree Sap Oozing From Fruit Tree
Plant Health Care
Can You Stop A Fruit Tree From Leaking Sap (Cherry, Plum Or Peach)?
May 4, 2022
Colleen said, “I have a plum tree that's oozing sap, and many branches feel dead. Is this OK?” Stop the tree from leaking sap and see if plum tree sap is edible.
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