Oak trees are valued for their beauty, strength, and impressive stature. Like all trees, they’re at risk of pest infestations. Given the right conditions, pests can do considerable damage to the tree in a short time. Knowing what to look for and how to address common oak tree pests keeps your oaks healthy and strong. […]

Most homeowners do whatever they can to look after their trees. Keeping your garden and trees healthy and thriving isn’t as easy as many assume. Most gardening enthusiasts don’t have the experience and expertise of certified arborists. But, what do certified arborist professionals do? These trained individuals are skilled in tree biology. They can recognize […]

Are you wondering how to improve your property value through landscaping? You might be surprised at how strategically planting a few trees can improve the curb appeal and price tag of your home. Use this guide to explore the advantages of strategic tree planting for maximizing property value and its other benefits. Maximizing Property Value […]

You’ve just come through a storm, and now you’re left looking at that poor, beaten tree in your yard, thinking to yourself, “What now?”. Not to worry—we have just the thing to help you out. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide to what you need to do when a storm wreaks havoc, and your tree is damaged […]

Storms cause millions of dollars worth of damage every year, and trees can take some of the worst impacts from storms and high wind speeds. How should you assess storm-damaged trees? Here’s your guide to tree assessment after storms, managing storm-damaged trees, and what you should do immediately after. How to Assess Storm-Damaged Trees Assess […]

Treehouses have been part of human history and our childhoods for generations. Do you have any good memories of reading or hiding in an old treehouse somewhere? Do you want to pass that experience to the next generation? Are you building or prepping and want to be sure you select the right tree as shelter? […]

The Eastern Cottonwood is Nebraska’s state tree. It is a hardwood tree native to the central, southwestern, and eastern regions of the United States. European settlers and Native Americans relied on its lightweight characteristics to build homes and barns. The 1972 legislature formalized the title and replaced the American elm which had held the title […]

The weather is warming up as the winter fades away. When spring arrives, the air fills with the scent of plants, flowers, and trees that smell good in the yard and neighborhood. If you’re thinking about planting trees in your yard this season, the fragrance they emit is something to consider. What Trees Smell Good […]

Trees harbor plenty of life under the canopy, and it’s home to countless insects, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Some plant species even grow on trees in a symbiotic relationship. Climbing vines can take over trees and grow from the soil around the tree trunk, extending up toward the canopy. Do you have a vine wrapping […]

Planting a new tree can be one of the most exciting experiences for a gardener. However, it could also be intimidating, and new or inexperienced gardeners might even shy away from the task. However, if you’ve just sunk a new tree’s root ball in your garden, the care process doesn’t stop there. It starts a […]