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.
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key
September 15, 2022
Scale is a common pest of landscape trees and shrubs that can easily be overlooked. Here are visible symptoms of an infestation and how to get rid of scale on trees.
Trimming & Pruning
Does Cutting Off Dead Branches Help A Tree?
October 24, 2022
Yes - cutting off dead branches does help a tree! Here's three science-backed reasons why, and as a bonus, learn if cut tree branches can grow back!
Plant Health Care
Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?
July 5, 2022
If you spot growing bumps on your tree trunk or bumps on tree branches, those are burls on trees! But are burls bad for trees? Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. But you should get to the bottom of why they're growing. Look for...
Davey Knowledge
How To Reduce Heat Stress On Seattle Trees
April 17, 2025
Contact your local Davey Seattle office in Redmond, Lake Forest Park, Tacoma, and the surrounding areas to help you with your dry-season and watering maintenance.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Does Cabling a Tree Really Work?
November 10, 2022
Tree cabling and bracing is a proactive and preventative technique to support a tree with a poor or weak structure. Protecting your tree and giving it some support where necessary can help it withstand harsh storms.
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.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to Do
October 13, 2021
Is your tree slow growing? You may have compacted soil. Test to confirm, then discover soil compaction remedies. Also see if you can plant trees in compacted soil.
Insect & Disease Issues
What Disease is Killing My Maple Tree?
November 17, 2022
Here are common signs of an unhealthy maple and how to save a dying maple tree to help you better protect and preserve your favorite tree.
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