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When Should You Stop Mowing Your Lawn Before Winter

September 28, 2022

Learn when grass cutting season ends and plan the last time to cut grass in fall before winter. Cut grass this short in fall. It's the best winter grass height!

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Plant Health Care

Getting Rid of Sweetgum Tree Balls

June 29, 2022

Learn when sweetgum tree balls fall, if they're edible and how to stop sweetgum trees from producing. Or you could plant a fruitless sweetgum tree as an alternative.

Tree Selection Guide

Best Flowering Shrubs

April 20, 2023

Check out our extensive list of best flowering shrubs recommendations based on your hardiness zone.

Plant Health Care

Seasonal Boxwood Shrub Care

December 14, 2023

Here are some tips for how to care for boxwood shrubs so you can keep these hedges healthy and tidy all year long.

Insect & Disease Issues

Why Is My Tree Covered In Webs?

May 21, 2020

Tree webworms spin their webs at very tip of branches, while Eastern tent caterpillars spin their webs in tree “pockets.” Find a short list of common trees these tree pests feed on and how to proactively prevent them.

Tree Selection Guide

Plants Good for Flooding and Wet Areas (By Zone)

October 27, 2021

Concerned about flood damage to your plants? Find out which trees and shrubs like wet soil. Then, identify the best plants for wet areas in your zone (garden zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).

Davey Knowledge

Climate Facing Trees For U.S. Metropolitan Areas

October 27, 2023

The Davey Institute continues to research areas of the country to assess the shifting climate zones and determine what is the best tree to plant for climate change.

Plant Health Care

Winter Watering for Evergreens: What You Need to Know

December 10, 2020

Once the ground is frozen, watering your evergreen isn’t necessary, but if you live in a warmer climate where the ground doesn’t freeze, you should water your evergreen in winter as often as it needs it. Proper watering can also help prevent winter burn on your evergreens.

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