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What Trees To Add To Increase Property Value Davey Tree
Tree Planting & Transplanting
What Trees to Add (Or Cut Down) To Increase Property Value
Trees do affect property value. The best trees to increase property value are hardy, disease-resistant trees, like oak or maple. Trees such as fruit and palm are nice but do not add extra value to your home or property. Cutting down trees increases property value if your tree poses a risk.
Rubber Mulch Rings Good Or Bad For Trees Davey Tree
Soil Care & Mulching
Are Rubber Mulch Rings Good or Bad for Trees?
Are tree rings bad or good to place around trees? Here’s why you should go for organic mulch instead! Research shows rubber mulch can slow tree growth, turn tree leaves yellow and increase tree mortality.
Fruit Tree Care
Plant Health Care
How To Care For Fruit Trees In Early Spring
You should prune apple, pear, plum and cherry trees in early spring (late February and early April) before they leaf out. Get all the tips and details on how to care for fruit trees in spring.
Davey Tree Deer Eating Arborvitae
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Stop Deer From Eating Arborvitae Trees (Even Emerald Green)
Learn the best three ways to keep deer from eating arborvitae trees, including emerald green! Try deer repellent, netting or deer-resistant arborvitaes.
Native Trees
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Is it Safe to Plant Trees in Summer?
You may be tempted to plant trees in the summer when the sun is shining, but is summer a good tree planting time? Follow these rules for best times to plant a tree so you can give your tree a solid start.
How To Care For Trees In The Summer
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tree Care Checklist: How To Keep Trees Healthy This Summer
Proper summer tree care can ensure your trees stand strong through heat, drought, storms, and stress. From summer tree pruning to dealing with summer leaf yellowing to tree fertilization to watering, we give you tips on how to care for trees in the summer.
Ants On Tree
Plant Health Care
How To Get Rid Of Ants Near Your Trees
Learn how to get rid of ants on trees and plants and if ants are killing your tree. Are ants around tree roots good or bad?
How To Prepare Trees For Winter
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Winter
Follow our ultimate checklist filled with tips on how to prepare your landscape and trees for the winter, cold weather.
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