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Winter Tree Care Checklist: Preparing Trees for Spring in 3 Steps
Follow these tips to help your trees remain strong throughout the winter season and prepare for healthy spring growth.
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Soil Care & Mulching
Should I Mulch Around Trees Or Not? Yes, And Here’s Why
Do you have to mulch around trees? Should you mulch around your trees? YES. Here's five reasons science proves why you should put mulch around trees.
Best Evergreen Trees
Plant Health Care
Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?
Evergreens, like conifers, can conserve water during the summer and winter because of its special needle shape and waxy coating, so their leaves stay green year-round. What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees? Get all the evergreen tree care tips here.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
Plants Under Trees: Protect the Root Flare
Plant under trees without smothering the trunk. Choose clumping, shallow‑rooted companions, keep the root flare visible, and build a breathable mulch ring.
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Plant Health Care
Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?
If you spot growing bumps on your tree trunk or bumps on tree branches, those are burls on trees! But are burls bad for trees? Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. But you should get to the bottom of why they're growing. Look for...
Live Christmas Tree
Plant Health Care
Live Christmas Tree Roundup: How to Select & Care for a Live Christmas Tree
There’s nothing more nostalgic than bringing a live evergreen tree into your home for the holidays. Let’s talk about the different types of live Christmas trees and how to care for them to ensure a holly jolly season for you and your family and friends.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Round Up: Common Native Tree Pests & Diseases in the South
Here are signs and symptoms of common tree diseases and tree pests typically found in the south. They aren’t always easy to spot, but recognizing these classic visual cues can be a warning sign of an infested, sick tree.
Certified Arborist Near Me
Davey Knowledge
Benefits Of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist 
Hiring a professional certified arborist to maintain your trees comes with many benefits, including longer tree life, continued curb appeal, and increased value.
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