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Plant Health Care
How The Polar Freeze Could Affect Your Trees
January 10, 2021
Although snow is associated with frigid temperatures, the fluffy white snowflakes that often blanket your backyard this time of year actually help ensure the survival of your trees and plants through spring.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Diplodia Tip Blight On Pines
January 18, 2021
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.
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Soil Salinity
Soil Care & Mulching
How Does Soil Salinity Affect Plants?
July 2, 2020
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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Insect & Disease Issues
Are All Ash Trees Susceptible to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)?
August 15, 2019
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.
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Best Trees to Plant for Shade for Your Front & Back Yard
May 6, 2021
Trees come in all shapes and sizes, and you want to get the one that most fits your specific climate and conditions, here is our list of the best trees to plant near your house for shade.
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Spotted Lanternfly Natural Predators
Insect & Disease Issues
Spotted Lanternflies Predators
July 15, 2021
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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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
What Do I Do with My Garden and Lawn in the Fall?
October 20, 2021
Prepare your vegetable and flower garden beds for next season by winterizing now. Put your garden to bed in late October or early November with these 6 steps.
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Spotted Lanternfly
Insect & Disease Issues
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Alert: What You Need to Know
April 2, 2020
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.
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