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.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
First-Time, New Homeowner’s Guide To Lawn Care
April 16, 2019
A wonderfully green lawn is often the first thing you spot when you arrive at a potential home, So how can you keep your lawn looking its best? Read on to find out
Tree Selection Guide
How to Use Dwarf Evergreens for Landscaping
May 28, 2021
While you may think evergreens only grow into massive specimens, there are many varieties of them. Let’s look at some great dwarf evergreens for landscaping and ways you can add them to your yard.
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.
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...
Soil Care & Mulching
Should I Mulch Around Trees Or Not? Yes, And Here’s Why
April 18, 2022
Do you have to mulch around trees? Should you mulch around your trees? YES. Here's five reasons science proves why you should put mulch around trees.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Tree Transplanting: Cutting Tree Roots Without Killing A Tree
April 16, 2020
Before transplanting a tree there’s crucial root prep involved. But before you attempt to prune tree roots on your own, read this post to learn how to keep your tree as safe as possible in the process.
Plant Health Care
Evergreens Turning Brown? Seasonal Needle Drop Explained
October 2, 2025
Interior needles yellow and shed each fall. Learn what’s normal by species, when browning signals stress, and simple steps to water, mulch, and inspect.
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!
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