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.
Insect & Disease Issues
Signs of Tree Boring Insects
July 30, 2020
Common tree borers include the Emerald Ash Borer, Locust Borer, Bronze Birch Borer, and Longhorned Beetles. Learn which types of trees are at risk, where you’ll find these tree borers, common tree symptoms, and how to get rid of the tree borer.
Trimming & Pruning
Avoid Pruning Oak Trees in Summer – Oak Wilt Causes
August 2, 2021
If you love oak trees as much as us, you’ve dreaded the deadly oak wilt disease. Read on to learn why, pruning oak trees in summer increases their risk of oak wilt.
Plant Health Care
Can a Tree Freeze to Death in Winter?
February 7, 2022
Can a tree freeze to death? It's rare, but trees do freeze at certain temperatures (generally 20-20 degrees). Learn what happens to trees in the winter and how trees (including pine) survive winter.
Leaf & Needle Problems
3 Reasons Evergreens Turn Brown in Winter and How to Fix
December 15, 2021
Why are your evergreen trees turning brown in winter? See why this is happening and how to fix it. Hint: a protective spray for evergreens may be the solution.
Davey Knowledge
Climate Facing Trees For U.S. Metropolitan Areas
October 27, 2023
The Davey Institute continues to research areas of the country to assess the shifting climate zones and determine what is the best tree to plant for climate change.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Dig Around & Trench Through Tree Roots
March 28, 2022
“How can I dig a 3-foot deep trench line near my 100-year-old oak without damaging it?” Learn how the best way to dig through (or cut through) tree roots.
Davey Knowledge
What's Growing On My Tree: Spanish Moss Or Ball Moss
March 7, 2024
Let’s talk about what Spanish moss and ball moss are, what trees they grow on, and how to get rid of Spanish moss and ball moss if necessary.
Plant Health Care
What Time of Year Do Pine Trees Drip Sap (and Can I Stop It?)
February 21, 2022
What time of year do pine trees drip sap, and how much pine sap is excessive? If it's golden brown, no need to stop tree sap from running or sapping. That's normal in spring. But if you see your pine tree oozing white sap (or a white substance on pine trees), there's a problem. Click here for more.
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