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Soil Health = Tree Health

The Hidden Key to Tree Health: Soil Biological Activity When we think about maintaining tree health, we often focus on pruning, watering, or pest control. …

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Disease & Pests

Japanese Beetle

Japanese Beetles in the Landscape The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is an insect that was introduced from (you guessed it) Japan. While not a pest in Japan, …

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Advanced Tree Care

Tree Appraisal

What is Your Tree Worth? Most people agree that trees have value—but did you know that value can be quantified in dollars? Trees offer aesthetic …

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Advanced Tree Care

Kansas Tree Law (Part 1)

*DISCLAMER* Navigating tree law is complex, and minor details may significantly influence legal outcomes and cases. We are not attorneys, and this is not intended …

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Fun

Tree Foraging: Nocino

Nocino: A Unique Walnut Liqueur  Trees provide us with beauty, shade, and delicious culinary opportunities! One such gift from the walnut tree is nocino. Many …

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Disease & Pests

Crown Gall

A Troubling Bacteria Agrobacterium tumefaciens is the bacterium responsible for crown gall. Crown gall affects many species in the rose family (Rosaceae). Rapid growth of …

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Disease & Pests

Pine Pitch Moth

The pine pitch moth, Dioryctria spp., is an interesting critter we have seen a lot of recently. Well, maybe we haven’t seen it, but we …

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Foraging redbud blossoms
Fun

Tree foraging: Redbud Jelly

A delicious adventure with your kids! As a parent, it is always a releaf (pun intended) when warmer weather means I can kick the kids …

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Disease & Pests

Gummosis

Gummosis is the exudation of a gummy-like substance typically found on fruit trees.  The gum is an amber-colored sappy substance produced as a result of stress on the …

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Advanced Tree Care

Tree Risk on Large Properties (HOA’s, etc)

Tree Risk and Inspection: Protecting Large Properties and HOAs from Liability Trees are valuable assets on large properties managed by corporations or homeowners’ associations (HOAs). …

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Abiotic

Ice Damage and Trees

Preventing and Managing Ice Damage in Trees: A Guide for Kansas Winter weather can turn our landscape into a picturesque winter wonderland, but behind the …

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Abiotic

10 Signs Your Tree Might Be in Trouble – Tree Problems

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 …

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