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Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer

May 13, 2021

Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.

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.

Plant Health Care

Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees

February 6, 2020

Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.

Does Tapping Damage Maple Trees Davey Tree

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes)

February 28, 2022

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!

Trimming & Pruning

How Does Tree Pruning Reduce Storm Damage

August 11, 2022

Proactive tree trimming helps reduce potential costly damage from storms. It prepares your trees for the various weather elements by performing regular and proper tree pruning.

Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery

5 steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage

December 7, 2021

There are ways to keep your trees safe and strong this winter. With five, simple steps, your trees will stand sturdy in the heaviest of winter storms.

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.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

What’s Destroying My Lawn: Fall Armyworm Damage & Control

September 10, 2021

What’s damaging my lawn? It could be armyworms! Early feeding damage looks like drought-stressed grass but can quickly progress to complete browning if there are a lot of fall armyworms present., learn more.

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