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How To Stop Deer From Rubbing Antlers On Tree Damage Davey Tree
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Keep Deer from Rubbing Antlers on Trees and Fix Damaged Trees
Deer may look cute. That is until they start rubbing their antlers on your tree, leaving behind major damage. To prevent injury or try to fix a wound, try...
Black Knot Fungus Must Credit Joseph Obrien Usda Forest Service Bugwoodorg
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches
Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!
Winter Tree Care For Trees
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Worst Mistakes Prepping Trees For Winter
Avoid these common mistakes when prepping your trees and plants for winter: incorrectly wrapping trees and shrubs, skipping tree pruning, not applying insect prevention oils, overwintering insects and not storing container plants properly.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
The Best Way To Clean Up Leaves (Even In A Large Yard)
Learn how to deal with leaves-including the best way to remove leaves, the easiest way to pick up leaves, the best way to bag leaves and leaf disposal ideas!
Fall Banner
Plant Health Care
How to Maintain Tree Health During Dry Autumn Conditions
Fall droughts can quietly stress your tree. Learn the key signs and the best fall watering, mulching, and fertilization practices to keep them healthy through winter
Fruit Tree Care
Plant Health Care
How To Care For Fruit Trees In Early Spring
You should prune apple, pear, plum and cherry trees in early spring (late February and early April) before they leaf out. Get all the tips and details on how to care for fruit trees in spring.
Tree Root
Plant Health Care
April Tree Root Collar Inspections: What to Look For Before Leaf-Out
Spring is the best time to check for buried root flares, girdling roots, or mulch volcanoes. Learn what to look for during your April root collar inspection — and how professionals can help.
Winter Injury
Plant Health Care
Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees
Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.
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