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.
Leaf & Needle Problems
Why Didn't My Forsythia Bloom This Year?
May 28, 2020
Here are some issues that can stop forsythia shrubs from flowering: improper pruning, fungal diseases, placement in the yard, harsh winter and well-drained soil. Leaf problems, like discoloration or wilting, could be a sign the bush is dying.
Davey Knowledge
Climate Change On Trees
June 16, 2022
How are forests affected by climate change? Learn more about the effects of climate change on tree species so you can better care for your trees.
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
When Should Hedges Be Cut Back In Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2025
In the Pacific Northwest, hedges should be pruned in the late winter or early spring. March is usually a good month for hedge pruning.
Soil Care & Mulching
Guide to Edging Around Trees and Mulch Beds
September 10, 2019
Landscape edging is a small but important detail. Follow our step-by-step tutorials on how to edge around your trees and mulch beds, and what not to do.
Insect & Disease Issues
Red Turpentine Beetle: Identification, Damage & Management
January 5, 2023
You’ll see the most activity and red turpentine beetle damage in spring and early summer with these pests. Red turpentine beetle attacks usually start near the ground level of your trees.
How To Protect Your Trees From The Periodical Cicadas in 2024
May 1, 2024
Let’s learn more about what states will have cicadas in 2024 and answer the question, “Do cicadas damage trees and plants?” so you can better prepare for these insects this spring.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Right Tree, Right Place: Tree Roots
August 4, 2022
Here are trees with invasive roots and what you can do to best manage them if you have them in your yard.
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Perform a Soil Test (And Why You Need One!)
April 9, 2019
A soil test gives you all sorts of valuable information about the best way to care for your plants. Below, find how, and why, to do a soil test.
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