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Tree Selection Guide

Landscape Favorites: Best Slow and Fast Growing Shrubs

July 8, 2021

Get your list of some low-maintenance fast-growing shrubs, as well as slow-growers, that bring texture and interest to your green space to give you all the options you need to boost your landscape’s appearance.

Plant Health Care

Slow Vs. Fast Release Fertilizer: What’s The Difference And Which One Is Better?

June 2, 2022

We'll explore the difference between slow-release and fast-release fertilizer options for your tree care fertilization so you can choose between slow-release fertilizer vs. fast release.

Tree Selection Guide

Fast Growing Trees That Deer Likely Won’t Damage

August 13, 2019

Read about what to do if you’re looking for a quick-growing tree that deer won’t chow down.

Tree Selection Guide

Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress

August 27, 2020

A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.

Davey Knowledge

Tree Growth Rates 101: What You Should Know

October 14, 2021

Are fast growing trees weaker? Well, you can’t really rush the growing process. Let’s look at the differences between different growth rates to give you a better understanding of how trees grow and what might best fit your landscape.

Fast Growing Trees And Shrubs For Privacy Screen In Front Of House Davey Tree

Tree Selection Guide

Fast-Growing Trees for Privacy (By Zone)

September 13, 2022

Want privacy in your yard without a big brown fence getting in the way? By planting privacy trees you get the best of both worlds–fresh, green landscaping that doubles as a hideaway. Learn more about what trees and shrubs would make the best privacy screen for your area.

Plant Health Care

Do Arborvitae Branches Grow Back After Deer Or Storm Damage?

August 24, 2022

If your arborvitae are damaged, can you repair them? Arborvitae branches can grow back, if conditions are right. Click to learn how fast arborvitae grow.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Plant These Seedless Maples Without Helicopter Seeds

April 11, 2022

Looking for a maple tree without helicopter seeds? Check out this list of seedless maples! And learn if the sienna glen maple vs autumn blaze maple is better!

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