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Ants On Tree
Plant Health Care
How To Get Rid Of Ants Near Your Trees
Learn how to get rid of ants on trees and plants and if ants are killing your tree. Are ants around tree roots good or bad?
Fruit Tree Care
Plant Health Care
How To Care For Fruit Trees In Early Spring
You should prune apple, pear, plum and cherry trees in early spring (late February and early April) before they leaf out. Get all the tips and details on how to care for fruit trees in spring.
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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
Orange Balls Rust On Juniper Tree Davey Tree
Insect & Disease Issues
Treatment for Orange Balls on Cedar & Juniper Trees (Rust Fungus)
Have you noticed orange balls on your trees? Some people think they look like slimy worms or octopus tentacles. Learn what they are, how they happen and why they may affect your crabapple or apple tree next!
Planting Trees Near Retaining Wall Davey Tree
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Building a Retaining Wall Near Trees? Or Planting Near a Wall?
Trees and retaining walls can live in harmony. But, to do that, they've got to have their space. Start by...
How To Protect Trees From Cold Weather
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Protect Newly Planted Trees In Winter
Did you recently plant a new tree this season? Here’s what you need to know about how to properly care for newly planted trees from the harsh winter weather conditions. You will also find details on how to protect newly planted fruit trees from frost.
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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
The 7 Best Steps To Prepare Your Trees For A Healthy, Happy New Year
Follow our winter checklist below to keep your trees and landscape healthy by identifying potential issues.
Can You Keep Big Trees Small Davey Tree
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?
Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.
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