Posted: April 20, 2020

In this Detroit News article, Sean Barlette, district manager at Davey's Northwest Detroit office, gives tips on springtime tree care.

With so many of us at home these days, now may be the time to check out the trees you have in your yard for potential issues which could be come bigger problems if not addressed. Sean Barlette is an arborist and district manager for The Davey Tree Expert Company in northwest Detroit. He said there are several kinds of tree defects that can cause tree failure so keep an eye out for these possible issues.

To read his tips, click here.

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