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Ivy Growing On Trees
Trimming & Pruning
Why You Should Be Removing Ivy From Trees (And How To Do It!)
June 8, 2022
Does it harm trees for ivy to grow? Learn if you should remove ivy from trees and the best techniques for removing ivy from trees. You can even kill ivy with vinegar.
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Arborvitae New Growth Rate Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
Do Arborvitae Branches Grow Back After Deer Or Storm Damage?
August 24, 2022
If your arborvitae are damaged, can you repair them? Arborvitae branches can grow back, if conditions are right. Click to learn how fast arborvitae grow.
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Zigzag Elm Sawfly
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Time To Overseed Lawn (Midwest, Northeast, South, West)
August 31, 2022
Here's the best time to overseed the lawn in the Midwest, Northeast, South and West. Reseeding lawns covers bare spots, and overseeding lawns helps with weeds.
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How To Winterize Or Store Potted Fruit Tree In Winter Davey Tree
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Winterizing and Storing Potted Trees Over Winter
January 10, 2019
Learn how you can protect your potted trees from the winter cold!
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Oak Tree Fall Foliage
Tree Selection Guide
Best Oak Trees To Plant for Color
September 2, 2021
Here are some common oak tree varieties that can give you an amazing tree for shade, great texture and interest, and amazing fall color.
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How To Get Rid Of Lace Bugs
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Lace Bugs
June 17, 2021
Lace bug damage can look a lot like other pest problems, so proper identification is the first step. Learn how to get rid of lace bugs, the common warning signs, and a list of plants susceptible to lace bugs.
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Davey Tree Spring Pruning
Trimming & Pruning
Pruning Trees In Spring – Is It OK To Do?
April 13, 2022
You can do some spring tree pruning safely - as long as you know what trees to prune and why. Here's your guide to pruning trees in spring.
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