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.
Davey Knowledge
How Do Trees Help Fight Climate Change?
March 6, 2025
Did you know 64% of Americans are experiencing the effects of climate change where they live? Learn more.
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 Identification
Tree Identification: Do I Have A Magnolia Tree?
April 28, 2022
Learn more about magnolia tree flowers, magnolia tree leaves, types of magnolia trees, choosing a magnolia tree variety, and how to care for your magnolia tree.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Step-By-Step: How To Clean Up The Yard & Trees After A Storm
August 29, 2022
Clean up your yard after the storm! Use these 7 steps to help your trees, plants and shrubs recover.
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.
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.
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.
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