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Recycle Christmas Tree Into Mulch Or Compost Davey Tree
Soil Care & Mulching
Is a Christmas Tree Good for Mulch or the Compost Pile?
January 3, 2019
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!
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Do Nails, Screws Or Staples Hurt Trees?
May 7, 2019
Can you safely drill your tree with a nail or screw? Below, find out if your tree’s a good candidate, and get a guide to safely drilling nails, staples or screws into your tree.
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Planting Trees Near Retaining Wall Davey Tree
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Building a Retaining Wall Near Trees? Or Planting Near a Wall?
November 15, 2022
Trees and retaining walls can live in harmony. But, to do that, they've got to have their space. Start by...
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Trimming & Pruning
Can I Use a Hedge Trimmer or Pole Saw to Trim My Trees?
May 28, 2019
Learn about the trimming tools that work best on trees and the ones that don’t.
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Can Trees Grow Too Fast
Davey Knowledge
Tree Growth Rates 101: What You Should Know
October 14, 2021
Are fast growing trees weaker? Well, you can’t really rush the growing process. Let’s look at the differences between different growth rates to give you a better understanding of how trees grow and what might best fit your landscape.
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Tree Leaking Water Bacterial Wetwood Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
Why is Water Coming Out of My Tree Trunk? (Bacterial Wetwood)
July 26, 2022
Is water pouring out of tree or tree trunk? This could be bacterial wetwood infection, also known as slime flux. Learn why your tree is leaking water and what you can do to help!
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Plant Health Care
Essential Tree Care Tips for Colorado Landscapes
January 23, 2025
Learn more about Colorado’s unique climate conditions and how it impacts tree care for watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
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Soil Care & Mulching
Guide to Edging Around Trees and Mulch Beds
September 10, 2019
Landscape edging is a small but important detail. Follow our step-by-step tutorials on how to edge around your trees and mulch beds, and what not to do.
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