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5 steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage

December 7, 2021

There are ways to keep your trees safe and strong this winter. With five, simple steps, your trees will stand sturdy in the heaviest of winter storms.

Tree Identification

Do I Have a Blue Spruce Tree?

August 6, 2020

Learn how to care for Blue Spruce Trees like a professional. The key to a thriving blue spruce tree is good soil drainage. These trees can be planted in zones 2-7 and do well in cold climates. They need at least 6 hours of sun but can’t handle excessively hot or humid weather conditions.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Close Up Davey Tree

Leaf & Needle Problems

What Is This White Fuzz On Tree Branches? (And How To Treat)

November 14, 2022

See white fuzz on tree branches and suspect a white fungus? It may be hemlock woolly adelgid! Learn hemlock woolly adelgid facts, like life cycle, damage & treatment.

Black Knot Fungus Must Credit Joseph Obrien Usda Forest Service Bugwoodorg

Insect & Disease Issues

How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches

April 12, 2022

Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!

Tree Selection Guide

Best Trees to Plant for Winter Color

September 5, 2019

Top Winter Interest Plants and Trees Color

Aphids On Large Trees What To Do Davey Tree

Insect & Disease Issues

How to Get Rid of & Treat Aphid Infestations in Large, Tall Trees

August 23, 2022

See little critters on your maple tree leaves? Or maybe their honeydew left sticky leaves on your outdoor plants? Sounds like aphids! Get rid of them by...

Plant Health Care

How to Spot and Help Prevent Branch Breakage on Trees

December 10, 2021

Branch breakage is just one sign your trees may be suffering from the winter season. So, how can you help? First, know what causes branch breakage and how to prevent it with these tips:

Plant Health Care

Common Winter Tree Bark Damage: Sunscald and Frost Cracks

February 20, 2020

During winter, tree trunks can fall victims to sunscald injury and frost cracks. Here are a few tips on preventative winter tree care and here’s how to repair split bark on trees.

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