All trees are not created equal. Knowing that you want to have trees in your yard, and knowing WHICH trees you want in your yard are two different things. Deciding which types of trees to fill your yard with is an important decision, and choosing...
Beech Leaf Disease is a fatal disease affecting beech tree varieties in the eastern part of the US. It was first discovered in Ohio in 2012 and has since been spreading through counties in Ohio as well as to Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island,...
Yard work tasks are some of the most common Do-It-Yourself household tasks for people to take on themselves. Mowing, weeding, planting flowers, growing vegetables, raking leaves in the fall — these are all relatively simple and safe routine home maintenance tasks. It’s easy to extend...
There are so many benefits provided by thriving, older trees in your yard. They’re beautiful all year round; they provide shade in the summer, reducing your energy bills; they add to the value and curb appeal of your home; they provide homes for birds and...
Across the United States, there’s a wide degree of variation in terms of urban tree populations and density. The Washington Post published an analysis that allows you to examine the number and distribution of trees in cities across America. It’s fascinating to look at the...
When most people imagine a city environment, they will probably imagine structures made of glass, concrete, asphalt, steel, and stone. From highways to skyscrapers, when we think of cities, we think of modern, manmade constructions. And for decades, this has more or less been an...
