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Can You Plant A Tree Where Another Died?

May 5, 2022

Planting a tree where your old tree died can be tricky. To avoid replant disease and ensure tree planting success, follow these tips on how to plant a tree properly.

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Plant Health Care

How to Water Trees and Shrubs with Drip Irrigation (and Tips!)

August 30, 2018

Drip irrigation systems automatically deliver the right amount of water to trees and shrubs. So, you get to soak up the savings (and more free time). Start by...

Do Cicadas Damage or Eat Trees?

August 3, 2017

Cicadas don't eat trees, but do damage trees, like fruit or oak trees. Learn what trees cicadas like, how to keep cicadas off trees and when cicadas will go away!

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Does My Tree Only Have Leaves on One Side?

June 7, 2021

Wondering why your tree has no leaves on one side? Learn why your tree is not leafing out.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

How Do I Get Rid of Ground Ivy or Creeping Charlie in My Yard?

May 23, 2019

Quick treatment methods followed by long-term lawn and garden care both help prevent Creeping Charlie.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

How Much Space Should I Leave Between Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs?

August 1, 2019

What to look out for before planting a new tree, and how much space plants need to spread out.

Planting Trees Shrubs And Flowers Near Septic Tank Davey Tree

Tree Selection Guide

What Trees Are Safe to Plant Near a Septic Tank?

October 16, 2018

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...

Have Japanese Beetles? Check and Control Lawn Grubs Now!

July 27, 2017

See Japanese beetles? Learn when to control and treat for grubs. In the Japanese beetle life cycle, they lay grubs. Look for symptoms of grubs now to prevent damage.

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