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.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How to Plant a Live Christmas Tree with Root Ball in the Garden
January 9, 2018
Here is your Christmas tree planting guide with directions how to plant a Christmas tree without roots and how to plant a Christmas tree in the garden.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Does My Tree Have No Leaves On Top? (Maple, Birch & Ash)
June 6, 2022
Is my tree dead if it has no leaves on top? The top of tree looks dead but the bottom is alive. Learn why your maple tree, birch tree and ash tree have no leaves on top.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Refresh Potted Plants by Changing Soil
August 19, 2021
The goals of potting mix are to retain moisture and nutrients around the plant roots and provide enough air for growing roots. Typically, changing the soil in your potted plants should happen every 12 to 18 months. There are some exceptions that may change this timing, learn more.
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?
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Fact or Fiction: Five Ways You May Be Harming Your Trees
May 14, 2020
Read over these 5 ways you may be harming trees and didn’t know it! In this post, we offer a few common tree care missteps and what you should avoid to ensure your tree’s health and growth.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
How to Fix a Tree Planted Too Deep
May 5, 2021
Did you make the most common tree planting mistake? Check that you didn’t plant your tree too deep. See if you planted your new tree too deeply and learn how to fix the problem.
Plant Health Care
Fall Tree Care in Dry Weather: Tips for Homeowners
October 16, 2025
Cool fall air can hide dry soil. Learn how to protect tree roots from autumn drought with deep watering, mulch, and proper soil care.
Soil Care & Mulching
Davey SoilCare®: How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar
April 1, 2021
Improve soil quality for optimal plant growth with biochar. Biochar helps conserve plant nutrients and holds water like a sponge where plant roots can access it when they need it, learn more.
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