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Planting Trees Shrubs And Flowers Near Septic Tank Davey Tree
Tree Selection Guide
What Trees Are Safe to Plant Near a Septic Tank?
Want to cover up your yard's pesky septic tank? Flowers and grass are probably your best bet. But a tree or shrub could work if you pick the right one. Just know...
St Louis Tree Planting
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Why Planting Trees Matters: Top Benefits for Communities & Landscapes
Trees in our urban forest are truly valuable from an economic, environmental and social standpoint.
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Davey Knowledge
Mistletoe in Trees
Mistletoe grows as a parasite on woody plants. Let’s dive deeper into what mistletoe looks like, where it grows, how mistletoe spreads, and tips for controlling mistletoe in trees.
Snow On Redbud Tree Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?
Learn more about late spring frost damage including maple, redbud, lilac, magnolia and japanese maple tree frost damage and why japanese maples lose leaves after a late spring frost
Pawpaw Tree
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Pawpaw Tree?
Here are key identification characteristics of a Pawpaw tree to help you identify them and decide whether they might make a great addition to your home landscape.
Winterberry Holly
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Winterberry Holly?
Learn how to identify a Winterberry Holly by its leaf, fruit, and bark. Winterberry Holly can grow in zones 3-9 and prefers acidic soil. The shrub needs at least 4 and up to 6 hours of uninterrupted sunlight per day and blooms in late spring.
Pine Trees That Lose Needles In Winter Davey Tree
Leaf & Needle Problems
What "Pine" Trees Lose Their Needles in Winter?
What pine trees lose their needles in winter, and when do pine needles stop falling? Over your pine shedding needles? Pick pine/evergreen trees that don't drop needles!
Tree Fertilization
Plant Health Care
Why You Should Fertilize Flowering Trees?
Fertilizing flowering trees can enhance your landscape aesthetics. By using a slow-release fertilizer it encourages blooms while increasing healthy growth. Fertilization strengthens trees by promoting a healthy root system, learn more.
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