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Construction Damage
Construction Damage Kills Trees Construction Damage is any injury that occurs to a tree during or because of any construction process including demolition, site preparation, …
Wound Dressing
In early arboriculture, it was common to treat tree wounds with paint or some type of wound dressing. Periodically we get questions about whether or …
Dutch Elm Disease
The American elm, Ulmus americana, is a beautiful, long-lived, and fast-growing tree, however, its popularity and population have decreased since the introduction of Dutch elm …
Fruit Trees and Freeze Damage
We live in Kansas which means inevitably we get a late frost and freeze damage. How can you protect your trees? How to Prevent Freeze …
Tree Planting 101 – Know the Basics
Trees are long lived organisms on the landscape and they can be an expensive investment, but they can also pay dividends. Proper planting and maintenance …
Watering Trees
Questions we frequently get about watering trees are “how much do I need to water”, or even “should I water my trees?” The answers are it …
Summer Branch Drop
It has been hot and dry recently with no major storms to speak of, so why have we been so busy cleaning up “storm damage”? …
Cedar-Apple Rust
What is that orange ball on your cedar tree, or those red spots on your apple or pear tree? It is cedar-apple rust or some other …
Preventative Maintenance – Why we are Wellnitz Tree CARE
Preventative Maintenance (better for the trees and your wallet) Usually, when customers call us, it is for mature trees that have problems (too late for preventative maintenance). …
Spraying Fruit Trees
In spring, we often have customers ask about spraying fruit trees. If you have a home orchard or a single fruit tree, this will article …
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that is devastating ash trees across the Midwest. This devastating insect has been found in Atchison, Doniphan, …
Pine Problems
Pine trees are not native to Kansas, however they have been planted for use in windbreaks and as ornamentals. Pines in Kansas are susceptible to environmental …
