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
How a Warmer Winter May Be Affecting Your Plants
January 7, 2021
Seasonably high temperatures in the Eastern half of the country may be a threat to your trees and plants.
Davey Knowledge
Benefits Of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist
March 3, 2022
Hiring a professional certified arborist to maintain your trees comes with many benefits, including longer tree life, continued curb appeal, and increased value.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Preparing Your Garden, Flower or Raised Beds for Winter
November 3, 2021
Follow these tips and instructions on how to prepare garden beds for winter to help keep your plants and flowers healthy through the dormant season.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Your Backyard Tree Checklist For The Winter Storm Season
December 13, 2021
Your local professionally trained arborists at The Davey Tree Expert Company share eight ways to identify potential tree damage before the storm season begins.
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
Plant Health Care
How To Get Rid Of Ants Near Your Trees
July 11, 2022
Learn how to get rid of ants on trees and plants and if ants are killing your tree. Are ants around tree roots good or bad?
Insect & Disease Issues
Emerald Ash Borer Facts: What Does the Emerald Ash Borer Eat?
February 13, 2020
Get the latest emerald ash borer (EAB) facts! What does emerald ash borer eat? Does emerald ash borer affect other trees? How to treat emerald ash borer? It’s important to know the ins and outs of this insect for proactive and preventative tree care.
Shrub Identification: Do I Have A Rhododendron?
April 3, 2025
If you’re wondering whether or not that bright flowering bush in your yard is a rhododendron, here are some tips on how to identify rhododendrons.
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