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Wrapping Outdoor Trees With Christmas Lights
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Safely Hang Outdoor Lights: The Dos and Don’ts
December 6, 2019
Outdoor tree lighting requires a few extra steps to make sure they are safely decorated without damaging trees. Get a step-by-step tutorial with tips and tricks on how to put Christmas lights on your outdoor trees; as well as a few don’ts to keep in mind.
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Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars
May 2, 2022
Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.
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Tree Transplanting (1)
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Transplant A Tree: What To Do And What Not To Do
April 16, 2021
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Davey Tree Tree Root Growth
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Tree Transplanting: Cutting Tree Roots Without Killing A Tree
April 16, 2020
Before transplanting a tree there’s crucial root prep involved. But before you attempt to prune tree roots on your own, read this post to learn how to keep your tree as safe as possible in the process.
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Best Soil For Potted Plants
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Refresh Potted Plants by Changing Soil
August 19, 2021
The goals of potting mix are to retain moisture and nutrients around the plant roots and provide enough air for growing roots. Typically, changing the soil in your potted plants should happen every 12 to 18 months. There are some exceptions that may change this timing, learn more.
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Rocky Soil Plants
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Landscaping in Rocky Soil
September 10, 2020
Planting in rocky soil is possible but takes a little extra prep work. Follow this step-by-step guide on how to prepare rocky soil for planting grass seed and trees.
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Red Twig Dogwood
Tree Selection Guide
Best Trees For Fence Lines
May 25, 2023
Here are some of our recommendations for best trees for a fence line.
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White Fluffy Seeds In Air Cottonwood Tree Seeds Davey Tree
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How Long Do White Fluffy Seeds Last on Cottonwood Trees?
May 9, 2022
Those white fluffy seeds in the air in spring are cottonwood seeds! But how long does cottonwood season last? Cottonwood trees shed cotton for several weeks from late spring to early summer. But can you stop them from producing cotton? Here's how to reduce or stop it entirely.
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