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Watering Can Stop Watering Garden Flowers Tres In Fall Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
When Should You Stop Watering Trees, Perennials and Garden in Fall?
September 20, 2022
You've been watering your plants all summer long! The leaves have changed, so can you finally cross "water the garden" off your to-do list? Well, you can stop when...
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Best Fertilizer For Evergreens Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
What is the Best Fertilizer for Evergreen Trees?
October 11, 2022
Got an evergreen with a "blah" color? Do a soil test to see if it needs fertilizer. Then, decide between a slow-release product or evergreen spike. First...
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How To Protect Trees In Winter
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Protect Trees in Winter: Three Proactive Tips
January 30, 2020
Taking these proactive steps for your trees during the winter months will help them flourish during the spring. Learn how to keep deer away from trees, how to use dormant oils and how late you can apply it, and when to apply anti-desiccant to your evergreens.
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Best Evergreen Trees
Plant Health Care
Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?
January 7, 2021
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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Drip Irrigation System Soaker Hose To Water Trees Shrubs Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
How to Water Trees and Shrubs with Drip Irrigation (and Tips!)
August 30, 2022
Drip irrigation systems automatically deliver the right amount of water to trees and shrubs. So, you get to soak up the savings (and more free time). Start by...
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How To Treat Winter Burn On Evergreens
Plant Health Care
Winter Watering for Evergreens: What You Need to Know
December 10, 2020
Once the ground is frozen, watering your evergreen isn’t necessary, but if you live in a warmer climate where the ground doesn’t freeze, you should water your evergreen in winter as often as it needs it. Proper watering can also help prevent winter burn on your evergreens.
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Trimming & Pruning
What Is Shearing, And How's It Different From Pruning?
March 26, 2019
From pinching to pruning to heading to shearing, no two cuts are the same, and each technique gives our plants a distinct look and feel. Below, find out which is best for your plant.
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Whats Wrong With My Forsythia
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Didn't My Forsythia Bloom This Year?
May 28, 2020
Here are some issues that can stop forsythia shrubs from flowering: improper pruning, fungal diseases, placement in the yard, harsh winter and well-drained soil. Leaf problems, like discoloration or wilting, could be a sign the bush is dying.
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