Whether you're picking out a tree for your landscape or making a list for this season's to-dos, we have your tree care questions answered.
Soil Care & Mulching
Removing Tree Roots Above Ground: Will It Harm Or Kill The Tree?
September 29, 2021
Winter is coming, and it’s the best time to safely prune the roots of your tree. Learn how above ground roots can be cut without hurting your tree
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.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What’s Wrong with My Maple Tree and Its Leaves?
September 27, 2021
Does your maple tree look stressed? Look for maple dieback signs like small leaves and dying branches. Read to see if your maple tree is dying or how to save it.
Plant Health Care
Fall Tree Care in Dry Weather: Tips for Homeowners
October 16, 2025
Cool fall air can hide dry soil. Learn how to protect tree roots from autumn drought with deep watering, mulch, and proper soil care.
Plant Health Care
How to Tell if a Redwood Tree is Dying (And If You Can Save It)
May 30, 2022
How do you tell if a redwood tree is dying? Is it turning brown or yellowing? You may have a distressed redwood tree. To help, you almost always need to give them more water. Learn more about how to water and how it could save a dying redwood tree!
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Your Backyard Tree Checklist For The Winter Storm Season
December 13, 2021
Your local professionally trained arborists at The Davey Tree Expert Company share eight ways to identify potential tree damage before the storm season begins.
Plant Health Care
Common Winter Tree Bark Damage: Sunscald and Frost Cracks
February 20, 2020
During winter, tree trunks can fall victims to sunscald injury and frost cracks. Here are a few tips on preventative winter tree care and here’s how to repair split bark on trees.
Insect & Disease Issues
Are Box Tree Moths Dangerous?
August 8, 2024
Box tree moths can cause substantial damage to boxwoods, potentially leading to their death if not managed promptly. Learn how to manage and treat.
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