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.
Soil Care & Mulching
Guide to Edging Around Trees and Mulch Beds
September 10, 2019
Landscape edging is a small but important detail. Follow our step-by-step tutorials on how to edge around your trees and mulch beds, and what not to do.
Tree Selection Guide
Landscape Design Idea for Privacy (Best Trees and Shrubs by Zone)
October 18, 2021
Looking to develop a landscape design for privacy in your backyard? Learn about the best regional species of shrubs and trees to privatize your space…
Plant Health Care
Fall Tree Watering: Deep Hydration Before Winter
September 4, 2025
Learn why deep watering trees in fall is essential. Prevent drought stress, support root growth, and prepare your trees for a healthy spring.
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.
Best Trees to Plant for Shade for Your Front & Back Yard
May 6, 2021
Trees come in all shapes and sizes, and you want to get the one that most fits your specific climate and conditions, here is our list of the best trees to plant near your house for shade.
Tree Selection Guide
Fall Foliage: Best Trees and Shrubs for Red Fall Color
November 12, 2020
Here’s a comprehensive list of the best trees and shrubs for red fall color. Included are details for optimal planting zones, sun exposure recommendations, and soil needs.
Trimming & Pruning
Can You Keep Big Trees Small or Limit Tree Height?
April 5, 2022
Learn how you can limit tree height and how to keep big trees small. You can’t actually stop a tree from growing taller or stunt the growth of a tree, but you can limit tree height by pruning it to keep it small. You can even keep a cherry tree or oak tree small by pruning it the right way.
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.
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