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Plant Health Care
What Is the Best Fertilizer for Palm Trees – and When to Fertilize
March 21, 2022
What kind of fertilizer do you use on a palm tree? A slow-release fertilizer made for palm trees is best. Homemade palm fertilizers don't provide enough nutrients, but you can fertilize with Epsom salts if they have lack magnesium. Also, learn when to fertilize palms, even in Florida.
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Plant Health Care
DIY Tree Watering With Homemade Tree Watering System
July 18, 2022
Learn how to make a homemade tree watering system. You can water trees with a 5 gallon bucket or a DIY tree watering bag. Here are the steps.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Identifying Common Spring and Summer Tree Insects (Pests)
June 2, 2021
Leaf curling or spots on new leaves? Learn what insect is damaging your tree - and how to stop it.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
In Too Deep?
June 24, 2021
Planting a tree right in the first place is the goal. Paying attention to the details in this process can mean a healthier, more vigorous, and successful tree that will add multiple and growing benefits to your landscape for years to come.
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Plant Health Care
Applying Dormant Oils Can Help Protect Your Trees From Parasitic Insects
October 6, 2021
Dormant oils, also known as horticultural oils, will help to keep your trees and shrubs healthy and give you a head start on insect management in the spring.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer
May 13, 2021
Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.
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Davey Knowledge
What's Growing On My Tree: Spanish Moss Or Ball Moss
March 7, 2024
Let’s talk about what Spanish moss and ball moss are, what trees they grow on, and how to get rid of Spanish moss and ball moss if necessary.
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How Often Should You Prune To Fix A Topped Tree?
July 25, 2019
Help your tree get on the road to recovery with these timing tips.
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