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.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How To Stake A Tree Properly (And How Long To Keep It Staked)
May 9, 2022
Learn how to stake a tree properly - including how long should you keep a tree staked and tree staking methods for staking a new tree for support.
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.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Aspen Tree?
June 30, 2022
Learn how to identify and care for the aspen tree and types of aspen trees you can try to get the visually appealing contrast they bring to your home landscape.
Plant Health Care
Winter Salt Damage on Shrubs: What To Do Before Spring Growth
February 20, 2026
Don’t wait for spring to repair salt-damaged shrubs. Learn how to spot early signs of salt stress, flush harmful buildup from soil, and restore shrub health before new growth begins.
Plant Health Care
Why Is My Oak Dropping Acorns Early?
September 4, 2026
Wondering why your oak tree is dropping acorns early in Kansas City? Learn the difference between normal mast years and stress-related acorn drop from Davey's tree experts.
Insect & Disease Issues
What Causes Tiny Rows of Holes in Tree Trunk (Maple, Oak, Apple)?
September 27, 2022
Is it a bug? A bird? Who is marking up your tree's trunk? Well, it's probably a borer or a bird. Keep reading to pinpoint who's the culprit and what you can do!
How to Get Ice Off Trees and Shrubs
January 16, 2020
Frozen tree branches are at risk of snapping under pressure, but it is best you don't remove ice from trees and shrubs. Here's what you can do to help your trees and shrubs recover from ice.
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches
April 12, 2022
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!
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