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Swinging from the Treetops: Me + Tree = Love

As a child, I loved reading: 1) because I wasn’t allowed to leave my driveway; 2) I lived vicariously through the lives of characters in my books. Needless to say, I didn’t get out much.  I spent hours in the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Boston, Chapel Hill, We Love Trees | |

State by State: Midwest Uses Diverse Strategies to Eliminate Emerald Ash Borer

When the ash borer infestation was first discovered in Michigan, forestry experts and conservation officials told communities that they have no other choice but to remove their valuable ash trees – but now we know that this extreme course of … Continue reading →

Posted in Columbus OH, Natural Disasters, St. Louis, Tree Maintenance | |

Will Spanish Moss Kill My Tree?

Spanish moss is one of the most misunderstood plants to have ever graced the South. Homeowners new to states like Georgia or Florida often panic at the sight of young moss festoons in their lovely established trees, spending hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Activists Take to the Trees to Protect Coal River Mountain

The temperature is slowly inching towards 100 degrees on Coal River Mountain today, where two courageous young activists are stoically perched high among the treetops in a bold display of protest – fighting to protect the irreplaceable land, groundwater, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlotte, Environmentalism, Scottsdale, Technology | |

Planting Pains: The 5 Worst Invasive Tree Species in Georgia

Thinking about planting a new tree? It may seem like a simple decision, but what seems like a harmless little sapling can turn into a permanent pest that spreads like wildfire. Continue reading →

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Protecting Ohio Trees Against the Emerald Ash Borer

It’s no secret – the emerald ash borer is a devastating menace, one that won’t be going away anytime soon. First detected in Michigan in June of 2002, this invasive pest has already killed more than 50 million ash trees … Continue reading →

Posted in Columbus OH, Environmentalism, How To, Raleigh, Tree Maintenance | |

Kudzu Bugs: Heroes From Across the Ocean, or Just Another Invasive Species?

Homeowners in the south have noticed a new face in their gardens these past few years, one that has never before been seen in the northern hemisphere. This insect goes by many names: Megacopta cribraria, bean plataspid, globular stink bug, … Continue reading →

Posted in Augusta, Environmentalism, Lawrenceville | |

Is Your Tree Fertilizer Safe for Pets?

Sometimes homeowners need a little extra help when it comes to maintaining valuable landscape trees and applying high quality fertilizer is a great first step in the right direction. Unfortunately, this beneficial substance can also be a silent killer – … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, Environmentalism, Reno, Tree Maintenance | |

How to Save Money on Tree Planting in Georgia

Planting a tree is the most valuable investment that a homeowner could make, but that doesn’t mean that the job has to be expensive! Unscrupulous nurseries and amateur tree services may try to convince you otherwise, but those thousand dollar … Continue reading →

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Community Comes Together for Alabama Tree Replacement

As summer officially beings, Alabama homeowners are left to pick up the pieces left by relentless, ferocious springtime storms. Although the wounds are still fresh and local cleanups and repair efforts continue, many community organizations are already thinking about the … Continue reading →

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