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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?
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...
Oakwiltdos
Trimming & Pruning
Avoid Pruning Oak Trees in Summer – Oak Wilt Causes
If you love oak trees as much as us, you’ve dreaded the deadly oak wilt disease. Read on to learn why, pruning oak trees in summer increases their risk of oak wilt.
Fresh And Green Christmas Tree Preserve Christmas Tree Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
How Do You Preserve a Christmas Tree and Keep It Fresh and Green?
Everyone wants a Christmas tree that looks just as fresh as the day you brought it home. Instead of adding preservatives to the water, focus on...
Fall Armyworm
Lawn Care & Maintenance
What’s Destroying My Lawn: Fall Armyworm Damage & Control
What’s damaging my lawn? It could be armyworms! Early feeding damage looks like drought-stressed grass but can quickly progress to complete browning if there are a lot of fall armyworms present., learn more.
AS 285177860 Tubakia Maple
Leaf & Needle Problems
What Are These Water Marks On My Tree Leaves?
Tubakia leaf spot on oak is often confused with oak anthracnose. One way to tell them apart is the timing of leaf spots. Learn more.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Red Turpentine Beetle: Identification, Damage & Management
You’ll see the most activity and red turpentine beetle damage in spring and early summer with these pests. Red turpentine beetle attacks usually start near the ground level of your trees.
Hanging Christmast Lights On Trees
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Put Christmas Lights on Tall Outdoor Trees
Wondering how to hang Christmas tree lights on tall outdoor trees or evergreens? Use these steps and see how many feet of lights your outdoor trees need.
Can You Keep Big Trees Small Davey Tree
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?
Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.
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