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How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars

May 2, 2022

Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Best Way to Remove Toilet Paper from Tall Trees

November 1, 2021

Did your trees get TPed on Halloween? Click for step by step instructions on the best way to get toilet paper, or TP, out of trees - even the tall trees!

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Managing Deer Browsing on Your Property

January 19, 2021

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.

Tree Selection Guide

Thirsty Plants: Which Plants Absorb Excess Water in a Yard?

June 18, 2020

Struggling with standing water in your yard? Here’s a list of the best plants by zones that absorb water. In this post, you will find water-loving trees, shrubs and plants.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

When Is The Best Time Of Year To Plant Trees? (Evergreens and Maples)

October 6, 2021

With the summer heat gone, fall is the best time to plant new trees! But is it the best time to plant all trees? Is fall still the best time to plant evergreen, pine, maple, and birch trees?

How Often To Prune Trees And Oak Trees Davey Tree

Trimming & Pruning

How Often to Prune Trees (Including Oak Trees)

February 14, 2022

How often do you need to trim oak trees? Learn how often to prune trees to and avoid deadly oak wilt.

Brown Japanese Maple Leaf Dry Scorched Crisp Davey Tree

Leaf & Needle Problems

What to Do When Your Japanese Maple Has Crispy Or Brown Leaves

August 17, 2022

Spot brown, crispy or scorched leaves on your Japanese maple? It could be Japanese maple leaf scorch, an underwatered Japanese maple or pests!

Plant Health Care

Signs Of Overwatered Hydrangeas & How To Fix Them

September 21, 2023

Here are common signs of an overwatered hydrangea and how to save overwatered hydrangeas.

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