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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.

Insect & Disease Issues

How to Get Rid of Thrips: Control & Prevention

April 22, 2021

Learning how to prevent thrips begins with keeping plants moist since thrips are usually drawn to those that are too dry. Early detection and a practice called integrated pest management are also important here, learn more.

Insect & Disease Issues

What Are Overwintering Pests and How To Prevent Them

January 23, 2020

Scale insects and Aphids are just a couple overwintering bugs that hide away on trees and shrubs during the winter season. Here’s what you need to know about scale and aphids, how to prevent them and treatment options.

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.

Insect & Disease Issues

How to Get Rid of Lace Bugs

June 17, 2021

Lace bug damage can look a lot like other pest problems, so proper identification is the first step. Learn how to get rid of lace bugs, the common warning signs, and a list of plants susceptible to lace bugs.

Insect & Disease Issues

How to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard

August 23, 2022

With the uptick in tick-related diseases, you need to be more vigilant about keeping ticks out of your yard! Here are a few tips to do just that. Start by...

Trimming & Pruning

When to Trim Evergreens

March 4, 2021

Different evergreen species have different pruning requirements compared to others and trimming timeframes. Be careful to not over prune the plant and cause additional challenges like inviting diseases or pests.

Soil Care & Mulching

Is Organic Mulch Better for My Trees & Plants? | Davey Blog

August 29, 2019

Different mulches can have different benefits and figuring out which works best for your yard or garden will help you reach your landscaping goals.

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