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Plant Health Care
Why You Should Fertilize Flowering Trees?
Fertilizing flowering trees can enhance your landscape aesthetics. By using a slow-release fertilizer it encourages blooms while increasing healthy growth. Fertilization strengthens trees by promoting a healthy root system, learn more.
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5 Reasons to Prune During the Dormant Season
The dormant season temporarily slows tree growth, creating an ideal window to prune for current tree health and future tree growth.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Managing Deer Browsing on Your Property
The threat of deer feeding continues to increase for a variety of plant species, but there are a few techniques you can use to manage deer and reduce damage to your plants.
Crepe Myrtle Tree
Trimming & Pruning
"Crepe Murder" Pruning Mistakes & Recovery
Avoid 'crepe murder'—the harmful over-pruning of crepe myrtles that can damage tree health and appearance. Learn proper pruning techniques to preserve beauty and longevity
Mulch That Repels Bugs
Soil Care & Mulching
What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?
What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.
Davey Tree Spring Pruning
Trimming & Pruning
Pruning Trees In Spring – Is It OK To Do?
You can do some spring tree pruning safely - as long as you know what trees to prune and why. Here's your guide to pruning trees in spring.
Rubber Mulch Rings Good Or Bad For Trees Davey Tree
Soil Care & Mulching
Are Rubber Mulch Rings Good or Bad for Trees?
Are tree rings bad or good to place around trees? Here’s why you should go for organic mulch instead! Research shows rubber mulch can slow tree growth, turn tree leaves yellow and increase tree mortality.
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Lawn Care & Maintenance
Keep The Peace
Following these tips can help you keep the peace between trees and turf in your backyard!
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