Growing fruit trees in your yard comes with an awesome reward. Tasty treats like tart plums or sweet peaches are right at your fingertips! But getting your hands on these goodies takes some work, particularly in springtime. Essentials like proper pruning and feeding fruit trees with the right fertilizer make all the difference in the …
Even though trees take a rest and slow their growth in winter, us tree lovers aren’t off the hook when it comes to caring for our plants. In fact, taking proactive steps to maintain your trees during winter is crucial to ensuring they’re all set for a successful growing season. Don’t let tree care get …
Sometimes cats think Christmas trees were made for them. Shiny ornaments to play with, branches to perch on and endless trinkets to gnaw at? Yep, Christmas trees are a curious cat’s paradise. But for cat owners, Christmas trees + kitties usually equal chaos. Nothing dampens the holiday cheer like a tipped-over tree or broken ornaments …
Because trees can’t cozy up to a fire like us, or wander to a warmer spot like animals, they have their own way of bearing the cold. Shedding leaves is one method—a bare canopy helps trees conserve needed water. Trees also go through a few steps to protect their cells from freezing. But, the most …
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There may come a time when a tree needs to relocate to a more suitable spot in your yard. Moving a tree comes with risks, but when you take your time and follow a tree transplanting checklist to a tee, there’s a much better chance your tree will have a smooth transition. Below, read about …
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We can always tell when something’s a little “off” with our trees. Take it from Davey blog reader John, for example. He reached out after seeing brown leaves on a couple of bur oak trees in his yard. John said: “My very large oaks have portions where the leaves have turned brown during the summer …
Have you noticed a recent increase of woodpecker activity in your yard? Are they targeting one tree or several similar looking trees? If that’s the case and you live in an area with a known EAB infestation, your trees may be infested by this insect. EAB is an invasive species that targets ash trees. Ash …
Sometimes cats think Christmas trees were made for them. Shiny ornaments to play with, branches to perch on and endless trinkets to gnaw at? Yep, Christmas trees are a curious cat’s paradise. But for cat owners, Christmas trees + kitties usually equal chaos. Nothing dampens the holiday cheer like a tipped-over tree or broken ornaments …
Because trees can’t cozy up to a fire like us, or wander to a warmer spot like animals, they have their own way of bearing the cold. Shedding leaves is one method—a bare canopy helps trees conserve needed water. Trees also go through a few steps to protect their cells from freezing. But, the most …
Winter Tree Protection for Roots, Trunks and Branches Read More »
There may come a time when a tree needs to relocate to a more suitable spot in your yard. Moving a tree comes with risks, but when you take your time and follow a tree transplanting checklist to a tee, there’s a much better chance your tree will have a smooth transition. Below, read about …
How to Transplant a Tree: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Read More »
We can always tell when something’s a little “off” with our trees. Take it from Davey blog reader John, for example. He reached out after seeing brown leaves on a couple of bur oak trees in his yard. John said: “My very large oaks have portions where the leaves have turned brown during the summer …
Have you noticed a recent increase of woodpecker activity in your yard? Are they targeting one tree or several similar looking trees? If that’s the case and you live in an area with a known EAB infestation, your trees may be infested by this insect. EAB is an invasive species that targets ash trees. Ash …
Whether it’s a robin perched in the canopy singing a morning tune, or a hummingbird fluttering around tree flowers, the connection birds have with our plants can be truly beautiful. Or…it can get ugly. Woodpeckers love our trees too, but in this case the feeling isn’t mutual. These birds drill their beaks into a trunk …
If you’ve read up on the steps to repairing a topped tree, you know all about the important role pruning plays in the process. But it’s not just the act of pruning that helps a tree recover; the timing matters, too. For instance, how long after a tree is topped should you wait to start …
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Pines grow in most every state of the U.S., and are planted for many reasons. They offer year-round color, protect homes from wind and snow, subtle fragrance, harborage for wildlife and a great backdrop to help show off ornamentals planted in front of them. Unfortunately, they are susceptible to several maladies. It’s important to …
Stability and safety of the trees on your customer’s properties are just as important as the aesthetics that they provide. It’s up to you as a tree service provider to inform your clients of the status of their trees in terms of health and longevity as well as the immediate, short term needs that may …
At the outset, “right tree, right place” seems to be a rather simple concept, doesn’t it? Yet, I see so many poorly placed trees, I sometimes wonder if proper tree placement is, in fact, simple. Or is ignorance or inexperience to blame for so many trees being planted in so many inappropriate locations? If you …
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It’s no secret to companies in the tree care business that quality, skilled employees are hard to come by. What’s more of a mystery is coming up with successful strategies for finding skilled labor. “It’s an issue for anyone in the tree industry,” says Arthur Batson Jr., president of Lucas Tree Service Hampton Roads Experts, …
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“It’s important to set yourself apart from the competition,” Judy Macauley, marketing manager for Blooma Tree Service Hampton Roads Experts in Seattle, told Tree Service Hampton Roads Services in 2014. “Some companies rely on cheap price, some rely on quick turnaround. Whatever it is, you should have something that is unique to your company that …
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In the world of arboriculture, or at least the arborist, a variety of factors impart effects on the trees we care for each and every day. One of the most impactful, or at least most commonly referred to is weather. The adage goes like this: “Can’t figure out what’s wrong with a customer’s tree? Well, …