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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
July 19, 2021
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
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Oversaturated Soil
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Fix Oversaturated Soil
February 16, 2023
Here's what you need to know about well-drained soil and how to drain waterlogged ground to improve your landscape and plants, read more.
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What Does A Flowering Dogwood Look Like
Plant Health Care
When Do Flowering Trees Bloom in Spring, Including Fruit Trees
April 15, 2021
Everything you need to know about which fruit or flowering trees bloom in spring. Get a list of trees by growing zones that have pink or yellow flowers, and which flowering trees have the longest bloom. Is your fruit or flowering tree not blooming? Learn why!
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Best Way To Grow New Grass
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Best Time to Plant New Grass Seed: Pros and Cons for Each Season
March 18, 2021
Installing a new lawn can be an overwhelming task for any homeowner. And timing is a crucial component in seeding a yard. Here are the best times to plant new grass seed with the pros and cons for each season, Spring and Fall.
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Leaves In Yard
Leaf & Needle Problems
Managing Fallen Leaves In Your Yard
October 6, 2022
Are dead leaves harmful to plants or soil? Here are the benefits of fallen leaves and tips on how to best manage fallen leaves in your yard.
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Winter Tree Care For Trees
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Worst Mistakes Prepping Trees For Winter
November 14, 2019
Avoid these common mistakes when prepping your trees and plants for winter: incorrectly wrapping trees and shrubs, skipping tree pruning, not applying insect prevention oils, overwintering insects and not storing container plants properly.
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How To Treat Fire Damaged Trees
Plant Health Care
How To Help Restore Trees Burned By Wildfires
April 21, 2022
Following proper tree care after a wildfire can help restore your fire-damaged trees.
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Bumps Or Burls On Tree Trunk Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?
July 5, 2022
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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