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
How Often Should I Aerate My Lawn?
September 9, 2021
When it comes to aeration, how often you perform the service can be dependent on your soil type. Here are reasons why to aerate your lawn, the best time to aerate and overseed lawn, and mistakes to avoid
Lawn Care & Maintenance
How to Keep Grass Green in Hot Summer Weather
August 9, 2022
Keeping your lawn green in the summer is easy! The solution lies in things you’re already doing. Learn 9 tricks to keep your lawn looking fresh all summer.
Davey Knowledge
Climate Facing Trees For U.S. Metropolitan Areas
October 27, 2023
The Davey Institute continues to research areas of the country to assess the shifting climate zones and determine what is the best tree to plant for climate change.
Tree Selection Guide
Best Trees For Fence Lines
May 25, 2023
Here are some of our recommendations for best trees for a fence line.
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Dispose Of Dead Ash Trees (Even If They Have EAB)
May 23, 2022
After you cut down a dead ash tree, what should you do with the ash borer wood? Can you use dead ash trees for firewood? Learn how to dispose of dead ash trees.
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
How to Spot—And Protect—Trees from Lightning
July 19, 2021
What exactly happens when lightning strikes a tree? Learn that and how to tell if a tree was hit by lightning. Plus, you can protect your trees from lightning damage.
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