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 Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have An Alligator Juniper?
July 20, 2023
Think you have an alligator juniper tree in your yard or maybe you’d like to plant one? Here’s what you need to know about alligator juniper trees and planting tips.
Trimming & Pruning
What's the Cost of Tree Trimming, Branch Removal or Pruning?
January 17, 2019
The professional arborists at Davey have a system that caters the cost of tree pruning or branch removal services to your tree’s needs. Learn more here
Soil Care & Mulching
Why Is Soil Important for Tree Health and Growth?
April 16, 2026
Why is soil important for trees? Discover how soil structure, nutrients & drainage influence root health & long-term tree growth.
Davey Knowledge
Vertical Split In Tree Trunk: Can It Be Repaired?
February 22, 2024
Let’s learn more about what causes a tree trunk to split vertically and how to repair a split tree trunk.
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.
Davey Knowledge
Mushrooms Around Trees: What Missouri Homeowners Should Know
October 16, 2026
Seeing mushrooms around your tree? Learn what fungi can reveal about root health, decay, and tree stability in Missouri—and when it's time to call a certified arborist.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Winter Tree Care Tips for Roots, Trunks and Branches
November 21, 2019
Follow these winter tree care tips to keep your trees roots, trunk and branches healthy and strong through the cold, winter season. It’s the care you provide before and during that makes a difference.
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
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