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
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...
How to Get Ice Off Trees and Shrubs
January 16, 2020
Frozen tree branches are at risk of snapping under pressure, but it is best you don't remove ice from trees and shrubs. Here's what you can do to help your trees and shrubs recover from ice.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Can I Use A Pressure Washer To Clean Or Spray Trees?
October 10, 2022
How can I spray tall trees with a pressure washer to clean it? Or would you recommend spraying insecticide with a power washer? Learn more about pressure washing trees.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Plant These Seedless Maples Without Helicopter Seeds
April 11, 2022
Looking for a maple tree without helicopter seeds? Check out this list of seedless maples! And learn if the sienna glen maple vs autumn blaze maple is better!
Plant Health Care
Do Arborvitae Branches Grow Back After Deer Or Storm Damage?
August 24, 2022
If your arborvitae are damaged, can you repair them? Arborvitae branches can grow back, if conditions are right. Click to learn how fast arborvitae grow.
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.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
What Plant Hardiness Zone Am I In?
December 15, 2022
Here's how to read planting zones and how to use plant hardiness zones, so you can get the best plants for your yard.
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