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Plant Health Care
It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree
June 11, 2020
Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.
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Japanese Holly Tree Care
Tree Identification
Shrub Identification: Do I Have a Japanese Holly?
November 18, 2021
Japanese holly is a handsome broadleaf evergreen shrub. Maybe you already have a Japanese holly in your yard or you’re thinking about planting one. Here are some popular Japanese holly varieties and some care tips.
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Tree Selection Guide
Best Small Flowering Trees for Your Landscape
May 10, 2021
Here are some of the best small flowering trees that require little maintenance and give your landscape a pop of color. You will also learn which ones you should stay away from, and how to properly care for your trees during spring.
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Native Trees
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Is it Safe to Plant Trees in Summer?
August 4, 2021
You may be tempted to plant trees in the summer when the sun is shining, but is summer a good tree planting time? Follow these rules for best times to plant a tree so you can give your tree a solid start.
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Can You Prune Or Cut Trees In Summer Davey Tree
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Prune or Cut Tree Limbs in Summer?
July 26, 2022
Wondering if you can prune trees in the summer? Usually, it’s best to prune trees in the dormant season when they don’t have any leaves. However, there are always exceptions. Learn more which trees you can cut in the summer - and the ones you shouldn't!
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Pruning Young Tree
Trimming & Pruning
How to Prune or Trim Young Trees for Structure and Form
June 14, 2021
Wondering if you should prune your young tree? Find out how and when to prune your trees.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
In Too Deep?
June 24, 2021
Planting a tree right in the first place is the goal. Paying attention to the details in this process can mean a healthier, more vigorous, and successful tree that will add multiple and growing benefits to your landscape for years to come.
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When Can You Prune Oak Trees In Texas
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Oak Tree?
April 27, 2023
Here are some oak tree identification tips to help you better recognize these landscape giants.
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