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.
Plant Health Care
Does a Late Spring Frost or Snowfall Damage Trees?
March 14, 2022
Learn more about late spring frost damage including maple, redbud, lilac, magnolia and japanese maple tree frost damage and why japanese maples lose leaves after a late spring frost
Davey Knowledge
Second Homeowners: Tree Risk & Storm Prep Checklist
June 26, 2026
Own a vacation home in a storm-prone region? Use this expert tree risk checklist to protect your landscape during hurricane season—even when you’re away.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Sycamore Tree?
June 8, 2023
Learn how to properly identify a Sycamore tree with these tips and information.
Plant Health Care
Getting Rid of Sweetgum Tree Balls
June 29, 2022
Learn when sweetgum tree balls fall, if they're edible and how to stop sweetgum trees from producing. Or you could plant a fruitless sweetgum tree as an alternative.
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Galls in Spring: What Homeowners Should Know About Unusual Growths
March 20, 2026
Noticed strange growths on your tree's leaves or branches this spring? Learn what causes tree galls, how to identify them by species, and when they may signal a problem.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Best Trees To Replace Ash (Ash Tree Alternatives By Zone)
June 20, 2022
If you removed an ash because of emerald ash borer, plant an ash tree replacement species. Discover the best ash tree alternatives to replace ash trees.
Tree Identification
Tree Identification Guide: How to Identify a Japanese Lilac Tree
August 26, 2021
Most Japanese lilac tree varieties are fairly easy to maintain with timely watering, good drainage, and proper pruning time. Follow this guide to learn how to properly care for and identify Japanese lilacs.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
When Should Hedges Be Cut Back In Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2025
In the Pacific Northwest, hedges should be pruned in the late winter or early spring. March is usually a good month for hedge pruning.
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