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The Best Advice On DIY Tree Removal & Cutting

July 20, 2022

Davey Tree shares our best DIY tree removal, DIY tree felling and DIY cutting advice. Learn if it's safe to pull a tree with truck and even how to cut down a small tree.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

How To Stake A Tree Properly (And How Long To Keep It Staked)

May 9, 2022

Learn how to stake a tree properly - including how long should you keep a tree staked and tree staking methods for staking a new tree for support.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Is It OK To Keep Outdoor Tree Lights On Year Round?

December 19, 2022

Can you safely use outdoor tree lights year round? Learn about types of lights for trees outside and how to safely use outdoor hanging tree lights year round.

Brown Black Dying Leaves On Bradford Pear Fire Blight Davey Tree

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Tree Leaves Are Brown, Black or Falling Off

June 14, 2022

Are your Bradford or ornamental pear tree leaves turning black, brown, dying or falling off? Your Bradford pear is likely dealing with a common springtime fruit tree infection: fire blight. Learn more about fire blight and how you can help your tree.

Plant Health Care

Is My Tree Dying Or Dead? Here’s How To Tell & What You Can Do

September 14, 2022

It’s important to know the difference between a dead and declining tree. Follow these steps on how to identify if a tree is dead, if a tree is dying and how to save a dying tree.

Tree Identification

Tree Identification: Do I Have An Oak Tree?

April 27, 2023

Here are some oak tree identification tips to help you better recognize these landscape giants.

Insect & Disease Issues

Signs of Tree Boring Insects

July 30, 2020

Common tree borers include the Emerald Ash Borer, Locust Borer, Bronze Birch Borer, and Longhorned Beetles. Learn which types of trees are at risk, where you’ll find these tree borers, common tree symptoms, and how to get rid of the tree borer.

Tree Selection Guide

Best Trees For Hanging A Tree Swing (Tire, Wooden and Seat)

July 21, 2021

The most important step in installing a tree swing is choosing the right tree.

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