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Trimming & Pruning

Winter Tree Pruning: Young Trees, Fruit Trees, Spring Flowering Trees

December 16, 2021

Let’s look at important facts about winter pruning, specifically for young trees, fruit trees, and spring-flowering trees, so you can gain a better understanding of how to keep your trees in prime health.

Tree Selection Guide

Fireproof Landscapes With Fire Resistant Plants, Trees & Shrubs

August 8, 2022

Learn what trees and shrubs are fire resistant in California including a fire resistant plant list and trees that can survive forest fires.

Christmas Tree Budding Or Growing Pine Cones Davey Tree

Tree Planting & Transplanting

My Cut Christmas Tree Is Growing Or Budding…Can I Plant It?

December 12, 2022

If a Christmas tree is inactive for long enough outside, the heat inside could prompt it to begin growing as if it’s springtime. Unfortunately replanting a Christmas tree doesn’t work. But with a ton of patience, it is possible to grow a new plant from one of the branches, learn how.

Will Pine Tree Roots Damage A Foundation

Trimming & Pruning

Is It Safe To Cut Pine Roots Growing Close To My House?

April 13, 2022

When pine tree roots grow near your home foundation, you might wonder whether or not you can cut the roots of a tree without killing it. We provide answers to the question: Can you cut pine tree roots?

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.

Davey Knowledge

What's Growing On My Tree: Spanish Moss Or Ball Moss

March 7, 2024

Let’s talk about what Spanish moss and ball moss are, what trees they grow on, and how to get rid of Spanish moss and ball moss if necessary.

Soil Care & Mulching

How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to Do

October 13, 2021

Is your tree slow growing? You may have compacted soil. Test to confirm, then discover soil compaction remedies. Also see if you can plant trees in compacted soil.

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!

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