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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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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...
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The 5 To-Do's to Mark Off Your Spring Tree Care Checklist
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.
Ash Wood
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Dispose Of Dead Ash Trees (Even If They Have EAB)
After you cut down a dead ash tree, what should you do with the ash borer wood? Can you use dead ash trees for firewood? Learn how to dispose of dead ash trees.
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.
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.
Frozen Tree Branches
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Help! I Have Trees Bent Over by Ice. What Do I Do?
The best thing to do with frozen tree branches is to leave them alone! Once the ice melts you can assess the tree branch for pruning. If a large tree branch breaks off from ice or snow, contact a local arborist to discuss options like cabling and bracing.
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