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Insect & Disease Issues

Red Turpentine Beetle: Identification, Damage & Management

January 5, 2023

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.

When To Mulch Fall Winter Spring Davey Tree

Soil Care & Mulching

Should I Mulch in Spring, Fall or Before Winter?

October 4, 2022

Find out when you should mulch your landscape with this quiz. If you like the look of mulch, add in spring. If you have a super cold winter, fall might be better. Or...

Plant Health Care

Signs & Symptoms Of Tree Stress (Plus Treatment)

September 12, 2022

Learn the signs of symptoms of a stressed tree including tree stress after planting, and signs of drought stress in trees. Then discover treatment for tree stress.

Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery

Protect Your Home by Prepping Trees for Tornadoes and Hurricanes

April 7, 2021

If you live in an area where tornadoes or hurricanes happen, you already know how important it is to prep early in the tornado and hurricane season. See what you can do to reduce storm damage.

Plant Health Care

It Looks Like The Roots Are Strangling My Tree

June 11, 2020

Tree girdling roots is commonly caused by improper planting, like piling too much mulch up against the tree trunk. To help alleviate girdling roots, a certified arborist will use a special tool with compressed air to excavate the soil without damaging the tree.

Soil Care & Mulching

The Best Way to Cover Your Exposed Tree Roots

November 3, 2021

What's the best way cover tree roots above ground? Add mulch? Or perhaps topsoil or grass seed? How about gravel or concrete? Click to find your best option.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

What To Do Before Overseeding My Lawn

September 26, 2019

Follow our step-by-step guide on what to do before overseeding (reseeding) your lawn. The most important step in the process is aeration! Learn more.

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Insect & Disease Issues

How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches

April 12, 2022

Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!

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