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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Protect Your Home by Prepping Trees for Tornadoes and Hurricanes
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.
Protecting Newly Planted Trees
How To Protect Newly Planted Trees From Frost
They key to protecting young or newly planted trees and shrubs from cold, winter weather elements are by shielding them from the top of the canopy down to the roots. Here are tips on the best way to protect trees/shrubs from frost, what temperature to cover plants and when to remove tree wrap.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Diplodia Tip Blight On Pines
Diplodia fungus causes the tips of your pine needles to turn brown and mostly occurs during the growing season from March through October. Ways to treat diplodia tip blight is first by keeping your pine and evergreens healthy and properly irrigated throughout the year. Learn more.
Spotted Lanternfly Natural Predators
Insect & Disease Issues
Spotted Lanternflies Predators
Because spotted lanternfly fly is an invasive species, there are a handful of natural predators here in the U.S. like chickens, praying mantis, squirrels, and bats. Get your full list of spotted lanternfly predators here.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Are All Ash Trees Susceptible to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)?
A Davey blog reader reached out to ask if all ash tree species were susceptible to this pest and if the borer prefers younger trees or more mature ones. If you think your trees are vulnerable to EAB, continue reading to learn about the signs and how to control this pest.
Spotted Lanternfly
Insect & Disease Issues
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Alert: What You Need to Know
Get the need-to-know facts on Spotted Lanternfly (SLF): what does spotted lanternfly look like, what states have spotted lanternflies, what trees are affected by spotted lanternfly, spotted lanternfly tree damage, what to do if you see a spotted lanternfly.
Cold Hardy Tree
Davey Knowledge
Plant Hardiness and Its Significance to Your Trees This Winter
Soil Salinity
Soil Care & Mulching
How Does Soil Salinity Affect Plants?
Soil salinity is the measure of salt in soil. Salinization is the process of soluble salts building up in soil over time. Learn how to manage and reduce soil salinity with leaching and deep watering.
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