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Tree Planting & Transplanting
Tree Planting Guide: 3 Methods of Planting Trees
Ready? Grab a shovel, and let's plant a tree! It shouldn't take too long. Plus, find out how to do it the right way. Don't plant it too deeply. Instead...
Stump Grinding
Tree Removal
Is Tree Stump Removal Necessary, Or Is It Better To Grind A Stump?
After removing a tree, what's left behind is that stump! Should you leave it, remove it Or, what about grinding the stump? Keep reading for answers about why and how to remove a tree stump.
Girdling Root On Parking Lot Live Oak
Plant Health Care
It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree
Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.
Oak Tree Caterpillar Davey Tree
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid Of Oak Tree Caterpillars
Are you seeing caterpillars eating your favorite oak tree’s leaves? Find out how to get rid of oak tree caterpillars here:
What Is Sunscald
Plant Health Care
Common Winter Tree Bark Damage: Sunscald and Frost Cracks
During winter, tree trunks can fall victims to sunscald injury and frost cracks. Here are a few tips on preventative winter tree care and here’s how to repair split bark on trees.
Recycle Christmas Tree Into Mulch Or Compost Davey Tree
Soil Care & Mulching
Is a Christmas Tree Good for Mulch or the Compost Pile?
Don’t kick for Christmas tree to the curb after the holidays. Think about putting the tree to work in your garden by turning it into mulch or compost, learn more here!
Exposed Tree Roots Resized
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Are Exposed Tree Roots a Bad Thing? Get to the Root of the Problem
Exposed tree roots make it tough to landscape your yard and leave your trees vulnerable to damage. Read on to learn how surface roots can affect the health of your tree.
Sassafras Tree Leaves
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Sassafras Tree?
What does a sassafras tree look like? If you suspect you have a sassafras tree in your yard, or if you’re on the lookout for one to plant, recognizing its unique features will be crucial. Here are key characteristics and tips on proper care.
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