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.
Trimming & Pruning
Can My Neighbor Force Me to Cut Down or Trim My Trees?
June 28, 2022
Do you have the right to cut down a tree on someone else's property? Nope! And you can not cut trees down without permission either. But what if a tree sits on a property line? Click to learn more about if neighbors can force you to cut, trim or remove a 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.
Plant Health Care
How To Care For Fruit Trees In Early Spring
March 12, 2020
You should prune apple, pear, plum and cherry trees in early spring (late February and early April) before they leaf out. Get all the tips and details on how to care for fruit trees in spring.
Leaf & Needle Problems
What Is This White Fuzz On Tree Branches? (And How To Treat)
November 14, 2022
See white fuzz on tree branches and suspect a white fungus? It may be hemlock woolly adelgid! Learn hemlock woolly adelgid facts, like life cycle, damage & treatment.
Plant Health Care
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
September 28, 2021
What causes leaf color change? The answer is chlorophyll. During the fall season these levels dip, letting carotenoids to be more visible for fall foliage.
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
Building a Retaining Wall Near Trees? Or Planting Near a Wall?
November 15, 2022
Trees and retaining walls can live in harmony. But, to do that, they've got to have their space. Start by...
Soil Care & Mulching
How to Fix Oversaturated Soil
February 16, 2023
Here's what you need to know about well-drained soil and how to drain waterlogged ground to improve your landscape and plants, read more.
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