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
Protecting Trees From Heavy Snow
February 20, 2025
Protecting trees in the snowbelt, where winter weather can get rough, is important to ensure they come back to life with vigor in the spring.
Tree Selection Guide
Do Bees Like Trees? Trees for Bees Guide
June 21, 2021
Include bees for trees when creating a pollinator garden! The best trees for bees are…
Insect & Disease Issues
Do Cicadas Damage Or Eat Trees?
August 3, 2022
Cicadas don't eat trees, but do damage trees, like fruit or oak trees. Learn what trees cicadas like, how to keep cicadas off trees and when cicadas will go away!
Trimming & Pruning
How Often to Prune Trees (Including Oak Trees)
February 14, 2022
How often do you need to trim oak trees? Learn how often to prune trees to and avoid deadly oak wilt.
Insect & Disease Issues
Are All Ash Trees Susceptible to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)?
August 15, 2019
A Davey blog reader reached out to ask if all ash tree species were susceptible to this pest and if the borer prefers younger trees or more mature ones. If you think your trees are vulnerable to EAB, continue reading to learn about the signs and how to control this pest.
Davey Knowledge
What Milder Winters Mean for Your Trees: Dormancy Disruption & How to Respond
December 18, 2025
Warmer winters disrupt tree dormancy, leading to early bud swell, frost injury, and poor blooming. Learn how to spot stress, protect roots, and adapt your tree care.
Trimming & Pruning
Avoid Pruning Oak Trees in Summer – Oak Wilt Causes
August 2, 2021
If you love oak trees as much as us, you’ve dreaded the deadly oak wilt disease. Read on to learn why, pruning oak trees in summer increases their risk of oak wilt.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How To Protect Cedar Trees In Winter
February 17, 2021
Get all details here! How to best care for your cedar tree during cold, winter months with these tips on watering (how much and how often), when to wrap and unwrap cedar trees, and how to tell if your cedar tree is dying.
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