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Protecting Newly Planted Trees
How To Protect Newly Planted Trees From Frost
November 7, 2019
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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Guy Mulching Edit
Soil Care & Mulching
Should I Mulch Around Trees Or Not? Yes, And Here’s Why
April 18, 2022
Do you have to mulch around trees? Should you mulch around your trees? YES. Here's five reasons science proves why you should put mulch around trees.
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Branches On House Stock
Trimming & Pruning
Tree Branches Hanging Over Or Touching Roof? Do This…
February 7, 2022
Have you noticed tree branches touching your roof? Or perhaps a neighbor’s tree is touching your house? Learn how to cut a limb safely and solve the problem.
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Buying A Home With Big Mature Trees Near Foundation Davey Tree
Buying a House with Big, Mature Trees Near House or Foundation
April 5, 2022
Buying a house with big, mature trees? Learn how big trees in the backyard save you money! But there are risks of having a big tree near or too close to the house: it could fall or it could damage the house foundation. Use this checklist before buying a house with big trees or dead trees.
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Will Pine Tree Roots Damage A Foundation
Trimming & Pruning
Is It Safe To Cut Pine Roots Growing Close To My House?
April 13, 2022
When pine tree roots grow near your home foundation, you might wonder whether or not you can cut the roots of a tree without killing it. We provide answers to the question: Can you cut pine tree roots?
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Davey Tree Deer Eating Arborvitae
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Stop Deer From Eating Arborvitae Trees (Even Emerald Green)
February 17, 2022
Learn the best three ways to keep deer from eating arborvitae trees, including emerald green! Try deer repellent, netting or deer-resistant arborvitaes.
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Tree Shoots
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How To Stop Tree Roots From Sprouting In The Lawn
June 22, 2022
Learn how to stop tree roots from sprouting in your lawn including how to prevent tree roots from sprouting and how to kill tree seedlings in your lawn.
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Tree Rotting At Base Mushrooms In Tree Cavitiy Hole Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
Can You Repair or Stop a Tree Trunk From Rotting at the Base?
October 26, 2022
Uh-oh! Spot mushrooms or decay? If it looks like your tree is rotting, that's not good. It's very difficult to treat. But here's what you can do. Start by...
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