Tree Risk, Fear, and the Numbers
January 14, 2026
Trees make people nervous. They can get massive, and when they fail, it is often loud and dramatic. A branch through a roof or a
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Category: General Tree Care
10 Signs Your Tree Might Be in Trouble – Tree Problems
December 12, 2024
Trees are a vital part of our landscapes, providing shade, beauty, and environmental benefits. However, like any living thing, they can experience health problems. Recognizing
Lions-tailing – How to increase the likelihood of failure.
March 13, 2019
Lions-tailing is a terrible but common practice in residential tree pruning. The phrase loins-tailing comes from the look of a pruned branch after this “technique”
Safety First
February 6, 2018
Tree trimming or removal is dangerous work. Arborists have accident rates 10 times greater than the all-industry average; however, based on emergency room statistics, homeowners are
Construction Damage
December 12, 2017
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
July 24, 2017
In early arboriculture, it was common to treat tree wounds with paint or a wound dressing. Periodically, we get questions about whether or not we
Fruit Trees and Freeze Damage
March 15, 2017
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
March 9, 2017
Trees are long-lived organisms in the landscape, and they can be an expensive investment, but they can also pay dividends. Proper planting and maintenance of
Watering Trees
August 22, 2016
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
Cedar-Apple Rust
August 22, 2016
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
