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Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care
August 30, 2021
Wondering how to care for your trees in summer? Is it OK to plant trees in summer? Or, why does your tree have yellow leaves in August? Click to learn...
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Mowing
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Should I Alternate Directions Each Time I Mow?
August 8, 2019
Read about why you absolutely should change up the route each time you mow. And, get tips on the best mowing patterns for your machine.
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Can You Trim Or Cut Down Trees On Neighbors Property Davey Tree
Trimming & Pruning
Can My Neighbor Force Me to Cut Down or Trim My Trees?
June 28, 2022
Do you have the right to cut down a tree on someone else's property? Nope! And you can not cut trees down without permission either. But what if a tree sits on a property line? Click to learn more about if neighbors can force you to cut, trim or remove a tree.
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Tree Stakes
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Stake A Tree Properly (And How Long To Keep It Staked)
May 9, 2022
Learn how to stake a tree properly - including how long should you keep a tree staked and tree staking methods for staking a new tree for support.
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Leaf & Needle Problems
Why ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Tree Leaves Are Brown, Black or Falling Off
June 14, 2022
Are your Bradford or ornamental pear tree leaves turning black, brown, dying or falling off? Your Bradford pear is likely dealing with a common springtime fruit tree infection: fire blight. Learn more about fire blight and how you can help your tree.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
5 Steps for Handling Snow Bent Tree Branches
January 24, 2022
Bill asked, "Should I shake the trees or otherwise try to remove the snow from the branches?” If trees are bent over in snow, usually, you shouldn't shake snow bent trees.
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Watering Stock
Plant Health Care
When to Start Watering Trees in Spring
March 5, 2020
Depending on where you live, you should start watering your trees anywhere from mid-March to early May. How much should you water new trees? When is the best time to water trees? Get your tree watering tips here.
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Plant Health Care
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
September 28, 2021
What causes leaf color change? The answer is chlorophyll. During the fall season these levels dip, letting carotenoids to be more visible for fall foliage.
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