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Brown Black Dying Leaves On Bradford Pear Fire Blight Davey Tree
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Tree Leaves Are Brown, Black or Falling Off
Are your Bradford or ornamental pear tree leaves turning black, brown, dying or falling off? Your Bradford pear is likely dealing with a common springtime fruit tree infection: fire blight. Learn more about fire blight and how you can help your tree.
The Best Time To Prune Palm Trees
Trimming & Pruning
When Is the Best Time to Prune Palm Trees?
Unlike most trees, there is no best time of year to prune a palm. It depends on how your tree looks. Determine if your palm tree needs pruning by looking for...
St Louis Tree Planting
Tree Planting & Transplanting
For the Benefit of Planting Trees
Trees in our urban forest are truly valuable from an economic, environmental and social standpoint.
Benefits Of Shade Trees
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Why Are Shade Trees Important & The Benefits
Learn why shade trees are important and how you can maximize the many benefits of shade trees in your home landscape.
Cicada On Tree Leaf Davey Tree
Insect & Disease Issues
Do Cicadas Damage Or Eat Trees?
Cicadas don't eat trees, but do damage trees, like fruit or oak trees. Learn what trees cicadas like, how to keep cicadas off trees and when cicadas will go away!
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Tree Selection Guide
Best Small Flowering Trees for Your Landscape
Here are some of the best small flowering trees that require little maintenance and give your landscape a pop of color. You will also learn which ones you should stay away from, and how to properly care for your trees during spring.
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Trimming & Pruning
The Best Way To Prune Palm Trees (Step-By-Step)
Learn how to promote healthy palm trees. Scroll on to read our 3 step pruning guide.
Does Tapping Damage Maple Trees Davey Tree
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes)
Tapping doesn't seriously damage maple trees - if you do it right! First, learn if your maple tree is big enough to tap (and if so many taps you can make per maple tree). Then, at the end of the season, you shouldn't be plugging maple tap holes. Trees will grow over that tiny hole in no time!
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