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May 25, 2023 17 mins

Emily Mumford from Davey's South St Paul office shares tips on how to best care for trees in the summer.

In this episode we cover:  

  • What's the first thing an arborist looks for during a summer property check? (0:36)
  • Tree pruning assessment  (0:54)
  • How often should you have an arborist visit your property? (1:30)
  • Summer mulching (2:03)
    • Specific types of mulch (3:09)
  • St Paul's winter last year (6:43)
  • St Paul's spring (7:47)
  • Why Emily enjoys being an arborist (8:55) (16:05)
  • Watering in the summer (13:21)
  • Protecting your trees from deer (15:25)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code. 

To learn more about summer tree care, read our blog, Most Common Questions about Summer Tree Care

To learn more about summer watering, watch our interview with WKYC Channel 3

To learn more about caring for trees during a drought, watch  Common Symptoms For Drought Stressed Trees & Recovery

Connect with Davey Tree on social media:
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YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company
LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company 

Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com

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