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Leaf & Needle Problems

Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard

October 6, 2022

Are dead leaves harmful to plants or soil? Here are the benefits of fallen leaves and tips on how to best manage fallen leaves in your yard.

Tree Selection Guide

Plants Good for Flooding and Wet Areas (By Zone)

October 27, 2021

Concerned about flood damage to your plants? Find out which trees and shrubs like wet soil. Then, identify the best plants for wet areas in your zone (garden zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).

Tree Identification

Shrub Identification: Do I Have a Japanese Holly?

November 18, 2021

Japanese holly is a handsome broadleaf evergreen shrub. Maybe you already have a Japanese holly in your yard or you’re thinking about planting one. Here are some popular Japanese holly varieties and some care tips.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Is it Safe to Plant Trees in Summer?

August 4, 2021

You may be tempted to plant trees in the summer when the sun is shining, but is summer a good tree planting time? Follow these rules for best times to plant a tree so you can give your tree a solid start.

Insect & Disease Issues

Blue Spruce Tree Needles Turning Yellow, Brown, Then Dropping? Check For…

August 1, 2022

Yellow or brown needles falling off your spruce tree or Colorado blue spruce? Look for Rhizosphaera needle cast symptoms and manage this blue spruce needle cast.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Is My Tree Not Blooming?

April 9, 2020

Why is my tree not blooming? Get all the details on why: how trees know it’s time to grow in spring, what to do once your tree blooms, tree leaf out schedule for each region and what to do if you have a late bloomer.

Davey Knowledge

Harvesting Evergreen Boughs For Seasonal Wreaths

October 4, 2023

Evergreen boughs provide incredible texture and greenery! You can decorate them to match your color scheme or use them to add a touch of holiday magic to your home.

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Trimming & Pruning

Should Mature Trees Be Pruned?

November 3, 2022

Here are some tips for trimming mature trees so you can keep your biggest leafy landscape components healthy. Learn when should mature trees be pruned and how often.

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