Oak wilt is a disease that afflicts red and white oak species. It is seen more commonly on red oaks and can affect them quite seriously. It is essential to identify and treat this disease as soon as possible to prevent the spread of this disease and rapid tree loss.
Botryosphaeria twig canker is a disease that affects red and white oaks. Properly caring for your trees, keeping landscaping tools and equipment clean, and watching out for signs of lesions on leaves can help you avoid this common oak tree disease.
Oak leaf blister is a disease common to red and white oaks. It is seen more frequently in red oaks, however, and can affect them quite severely. Watching out for signs of blisters on the surface of tree leaves may help you identify and treat this disease quickly. One can …
An infestation by Douglas fir tussock moths has claimed 13,000 acres of forest in Idaho, killing trees and driving the Idaho Department of Land to hold salvage timber sales. Infestations are cyclical, occurring every 8-12 years, and lasting 2-4 years. Though trees can sometimes recover, with severe infestations such as …
Bitterly cold, icy winter weather can cause significant damage to your trees. When your local forecaster announces the next snowstorm or ‘polar vortex’ is on its way, be mindful winter tree problems .
Extended periods of dry weather in the winter without irrigation can mean trouble in the spring. Though your trees are dormant in the winter, they still rely on you for care. Dry, cold, harsh winter conditions can put your trees under stress, which can showcase itself far beyond the winter …
Considering a career change? If you have access to a few acres, tree farming is earth-friendly and profitable with the right inventory. Rather than run-of-the-mill commodity trees used to produce wood pulp, digging into the niche tree industry can help you secure a more substantial, reliable income.
Planting trees offers a simple, highly-effective, sustainable means of combating climate change. Trees absorb large amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which has been identified as the leading culprit behind climate change. And according to Tim Crowther, leading climate change ecologist at Switzerland’s ETH Zurich, the earth has room for at …
Think you’ve got a streamlined transplanting process? The citizens of Ethiopia may have a leg up on your method. In just 12 hours, Ethiopians planted more than 353 million trees as part of their reforestation campaign “Green Legacy.” Officials believed the group set a world record.
Whether moving from the tree farm to the customer’s location or from one location on a property to another, transplanting considerations are needed to avoid damage that might affect the tree’s survival. Unnecessary root exposure or rough handling can seriously impact the tree’s health and, for the nursery or landscaper, …
