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Can Trees Grow Too Fast
Davey Knowledge
Tree Growth Rates 101: What You Should Know
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.
Fall Checklist
Insect & Disease Issues
Identifying Common Fall Tree Insects (Pests)
Davey identifies the signs and symptoms of common Fall pests.
5 7 19 Do Nails Screws Or Staples Hurt Trees
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Do Nails, Screws Or Staples Hurt Trees?
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.
Watering Stock
Plant Health Care
When to Start Watering Trees in Spring
Depending on where you live, you should start watering your trees anywhere from mid-March to early May. How much should you water new trees? When is the best time to water trees? Get your tree watering tips here.
Tree With No Branches Over Pruned Tree
Trimming & Pruning
What Happens If You Cut All the Branches Off of a Tree?
One cut. Two cuts. It started fine. Until you finished pruning and realized you cut off all the branches! Now what? Over time, it will likely recover. Start by...
Pin Oak Tree Care
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Pin Oak?
Pin oak trees are one of the fastest-growing shade trees. Here are some characteristics to help identify if you have a pin oak. Hint, the pin oak tree leaves stand out among other oaks.
Leaf Scorch
Leaf & Needle Problems
See Burnt Tree Leaves? Fix Leaf Scorch Symptoms With Treatment
Learn about leaf scorch disease and its symptoms including leaf scorch treatment for maples and Japanese maples.
4 23 19 Planting Near Utility Lines
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Planting Trees and Shrubs Near Underground Utility Lines
Before planting it’s crucial to make sure you’re planting the right tree in the right place. Part of that is making sure your plant doesn’t disrupt any underground utility lines. Learn more here
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