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
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.
Davey Knowledge
When Do Tree Leaves Come Back In Spring?
March 21, 2022
In spring, when exactly do trees leaf out and bloom? Click here for the leaf out dates in your region - and learn why your tree is not growing leaves in spring.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Perennial Plant Care: What You Need to Know About Cutting Back Perennials
November 19, 2020
All perennials need to be cut back for healthy growth. Depending on the type of plant some should be cut back in late fall or early winter, while others in spring. Learn how to properly cut back your perennials and which perennials need back in fall or spring.
Trimming & Pruning
What Happens If You Cut All the Branches Off of a Tree?
October 24, 2022
One cut. Two cuts. It started fine. Until you finished pruning and realized you cut off all the branches! Now what? Over time, it will likely recover. Start by...
Tree Selection Guide
Best Trees To Plant On Hillsides & Slopes (Evergreen & Shade)
October 17, 2022
Wondering what to plant on a slope to prevent erosion? Find the best evergreen and shade trees to plant on hillsides and steep slopes.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
My Tree Was Struck By Lightning. What Do I Do?
June 27, 2019
Lightning can injure trees to the point that they need to be removed for safety. But, let’s dig a little deeper into what could be going on with your lightning-struck tree.
Tree Identification
Do I Have a Pin Oak?
April 29, 2021
Pin oak trees are one of the fastest-growing shade trees. Here are some characteristics to help identify if you have a pin oak. Hint, the pin oak tree leaves stand out among other oaks.
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.
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