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.
Soil Care & Mulching
What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?
June 25, 2020
What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.
Plant Health Care
Morning (Not Night) Is The Best Time To Water Plants
August 15, 2022
Learn the best time to water plants in morning or night including is it bad to water plants at night and when should you water plants on a hot day.
Tree Removal
What To Do With Uprooted Trees: Replant or Remove?
October 28, 2021
Since trees take a while to grow and provide the shade, look, or privacy you crave, it’s never easy to lose one. Let’s look at the reasons for uprooted trees and what options you have to help save them.
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Can You Plant Trees, Shrubs or Evergreens in the Winter?
February 7, 2019
Interested in planting trees or shrubs in the winter? Here’s how to tell if it’s OK to plant in winter or if you should wait for a more suitable season.
Plant Health Care
Newly Planted Shrub Care & Maintenance
April 6, 2023
Newly planted shrubs require some special maintenance and attention to ensure they grow healthy roots. Here’s how to help bushes grow so you can give your new shrub the best start possible.
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.
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.
Plant Health Care
How To Get Rid Of Ants Near Your Trees
July 11, 2022
Learn how to get rid of ants on trees and plants and if ants are killing your tree. Are ants around tree roots good or bad?
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