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Soil Test Is Your Soil Compacted
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!)
April 9, 2019
A soil test gives you all sorts of valuable information about the best way to care for your plants. Below, find how, and why, to do a soil test.
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Peach Tree Leaf Disease
Leaf & Needle Problems
Do Peach Trees Lose Their Leaves in the Fall?
September 24, 2020
Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease that targets trees during growing season. Once the fungus is in full swing there’s no way to stop it. Your best course of action is to treat the tree with fungicide before the next growing season.
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The Best Time To Prune Palm Trees
Trimming & Pruning
When Is the Best Time to Prune Palm Trees?
August 23, 2021
Unlike most trees, there is no best time of year to prune a palm. It depends on how your tree looks. Determine if your palm tree needs pruning by looking for...
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Does Tapping Damage Maple Trees Davey Tree
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes)
February 28, 2022
Tapping doesn't seriously damage maple trees - if you do it right! First, learn if your maple tree is big enough to tap (and if so many taps you can make per maple tree). Then, at the end of the season, you shouldn't be plugging maple tap holes. Trees will grow over that tiny hole in no time!
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1501041 Oak Wilt
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Are My Oak Tree Leaves Turning Brown?
September 19, 2019
Is my oak tree dying? Is this oak wilt? The key to diagnosing your browning oak tree is looking past the color and checking for other signs and symptoms.
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Should You Save Or Remove Ash Tree In Front Of Home Davey Tree
Tree Removal
Can Ash Trees Be Saved, or Should I Cut Down My Ash Tree?
May 24, 2022
Can ash trees be saved? Yes, they can be saved with proper treatment. Learn about the cost to treat emerald ash borer. Some people ask, “Should I cut down my ash tree?” Of course, we always want to save our trees, but there are times when removal may be best. See which is best for your tree.
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Oak Tree Fall Foliage
Tree Selection Guide
Best Oak Trees To Plant for Color
September 2, 2021
Here are some common oak tree varieties that can give you an amazing tree for shade, great texture and interest, and amazing fall color.
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What Is A Blue Spruce Tree
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Blue Spruce Tree?
August 6, 2020
Learn how to care for Blue Spruce Trees like a professional. The key to a thriving blue spruce tree is good soil drainage. These trees can be planted in zones 2-7 and do well in cold climates. They need at least 6 hours of sun but can’t handle excessively hot or humid weather conditions.
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