Davey Blog

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.

Home
Residential Blog

Search Davey Blog

Filters

Category

Seasons

Plant Health Care

DIY Tree Watering With Homemade Tree Watering System

July 18, 2022

Learn how to make a homemade tree watering system. You can water trees with a 5 gallon bucket or a DIY tree watering bag. Here are the steps.

Plant Health Care

Live Christmas Tree Roundup: How to Select & Care for a Live Christmas Tree

November 11, 2021

There’s nothing more nostalgic than bringing a live evergreen tree into your home for the holidays. Let’s talk about the different types of live Christmas trees and how to care for them to ensure a holly jolly season for you and your family and friends.

Leaf & Needle Problems

What To Do When Evergreen Trees Are Dying From Top Down

January 17, 2022

Think your pine, evergreen or spruce tree is dying from the top down? Find out why the top of your evergreen is turning brown and what you can do.

Trimming & Pruning

When to Trim Evergreens

March 4, 2021

Different evergreen species have different pruning requirements compared to others and trimming timeframes. Be careful to not over prune the plant and cause additional challenges like inviting diseases or pests.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Are My Shrubs Turning Brown And Dying?

May 2, 2019

A once healthy shrub that’s now dull, dry and brown is likely in trouble. If your shrubs switched up on you, keep reading to find out how to step in and save them.

Davey Knowledge

Harvesting Evergreen Boughs For Seasonal Wreaths

October 4, 2023

Evergreen boughs provide incredible texture and greenery! You can decorate them to match your color scheme or use them to add a touch of holiday magic to your home.

Insect & Disease Issues

Identifying Common Fall Tree Insects (Pests)

September 8, 2021

Davey identifies the signs and symptoms of common Fall pests.

Insect & Disease Issues

How to Manage Scale: Early Prevention is Key

September 15, 2022

Scale is a common pest of landscape trees and shrubs that can easily be overlooked. Here are visible symptoms of an infestation and how to get rid of scale on trees.

Previous
1
2
3(current)
4
5
Next

No Results

No results were found matching that query.

Sign Up For Free Tree & Landscaping Tips!

Subscribe to the "The Sapling," the Davey Blog's email newsletter, for the latest tips to keep your outdoor space in tip-top shape throughout the year.

Plus, receive a free instant download of our landscape seasonal checklists when you sign up!

Get In Touch With Us!

We pride ourselves at Davey Tree on providing prompt, professional and personalized service from certified arborists that live, work and engage in your community. Contact one of our Davey Tree specialists for your residential, commercial, utility, or environmental needs.