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Soil Care & Mulching

Davey SoilCare®: How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar

April 1, 2021

Improve soil quality for optimal plant growth with biochar. Biochar helps conserve plant nutrients and holds water like a sponge where plant roots can access it when they need it, learn more.

Tree Removal

Is Tree Stump Removal Necessary, Or Is It Better To Grind A Stump?

March 21, 2019

After removing a tree, what's left behind is that stump! Should you leave it, remove it Or, what about grinding the stump? Keep reading for answers about why and how to remove a tree stump.

Soil Care & Mulching

What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?

June 25, 2020

What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights By Season (Spring, Summer, Fall)

July 2, 2019

Read through the best height to mow your lawn based on the time of year and the type of grass you have.

Trimming & Pruning

What Happens If You Cut All the Branches Off of a Tree?

October 23, 2018

One cut. Two cuts. It started fine. Until you finished pruning and realized you cut off all the branches! Now what? Over time, it will likely recover. Start by...

Lawn Care & Maintenance

How to Control Crabgrass in Spring with Pre-Emergent

March 7, 2017

Control crabgrass now. Learn when to put down pre emergent in spring, how long after pre emergent you can seed and what temperature to apply pre emergent.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

How To Get Rid Of Crabgrass In The Summer

June 13, 2017

Learn what crabgrass looks like, why crabgrass is bad and how to get rid of crabgrass with and without chemicals. Here are steps to remove and kill crabgrass in summer.

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.

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