Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plastic Christmas trees may be easier to set up, but there’s no substitute for the beauty and fragrance of the real thing, whether ...

Planting a tree is a wonderful investment for your property. It can cast lovely afternoon shade, add color and dimension, or attract wildlife. But there are several tree planting tips to consider ...

Trees represent significant investments of time and money in our home landscapes, and they can enhance property values. What are some things you can do this fall to minimize potential injury to trees ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in Menlo Park discuss a tree-related topic from general care and planting tips to how ...

While there may be some distinctions between regions, there are a few general rules when it comes to learning how to care for trees. Lisa Tadewaldt is an arborist certified by the International ...

Area trees hadn’t recovered from the 2021 freeze when the drought hit this summer. Davey Tree’s Matt Petty, who has been an arborist for 15 years, said there had been a noticeable rise in trees with ...

This is the safest way to remove snow from trees—for yourself and your trees alike. Learn why it's important to do so every ...

Loquats are tropical fruit trees known for their sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruits. Native to Japan and China, they have been ...

Lots of trees get planted in April, at least in Illinois. What follows is a “will they, won’t they…survive?” In multiple instances, I’ve come across a tree that gets planted and maybe watered once to ...

C, reports of “exploding trees” are trending. Learn the science of frost cracks and how to protect your yard this winter.