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Best And Worst Trees To Plant Near A House
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Protect Trees During Construction
March 21, 2024
Learn how to protect your trees by taking the right steps before, during, and after construction.
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Best Evergreen Trees
Plant Health Care
Why Do Evergreens Stay Green All Year?
January 7, 2021
Evergreens, like conifers, can conserve water during the summer and winter because of its special needle shape and waxy coating, so their leaves stay green year-round. What is the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees? Get all the evergreen tree care tips here.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB
September 30, 2021
EAB can potentially wreak havoc on your ash tree, but spotting these four early warning signs could save the tree's life.
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House On Hill
Tree Selection Guide
Best Trees To Plant On Hillsides & Slopes (Evergreen & Shade)
October 17, 2022
Wondering what to plant on a slope to prevent erosion? Find the best evergreen and shade trees to plant on hillsides and steep slopes.
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Zombie Tree
What Are Zombie Trees & Signs You Have One
October 31, 2024
Learn how to identify zombie trees in your yard, understand what causes them, and discover tips for saving or removing zombie trees before they pose a risk.
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Plant Health Care
What Is the Best Fertilizer for Palm Trees – and When to Fertilize
March 21, 2022
What kind of fertilizer do you use on a palm tree? A slow-release fertilizer made for palm trees is best. Homemade palm fertilizers don't provide enough nutrients, but you can fertilize with Epsom salts if they have lack magnesium. Also, learn when to fertilize palms, even in Florida.
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Watering Trees In Drought
Plant Health Care
How Often to Water Trees During a Drought
August 16, 2021
With a finite amount of costly water, consider limiting water to hydrate your trees first.
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Davey Tree Ash Tree Replacements
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Best Trees To Replace Ash (Ash Tree Alternatives By Zone)
June 20, 2022
If you removed an ash because of emerald ash borer, plant an ash tree replacement species. Discover the best ash tree alternatives to replace ash trees.
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