As ash bats fall out of favor – a trend that coincides with the ash trees’ demise in places like northwestern Pennsylvania – the mills that long supplied them could disappear.Source: Ashes of an industry: A Pennsylvania tradition is dying, one...
1. Quaking Aspen If there were a Guinness Book of World Records for trees, the quaking aspen would be in it – several times. […]Source: 12 Fast-Growing Shade Trees • Arbor Day Blog
Ask an Arborist is a video series that gives viewers insider knowledge on all things trees. This month’s question: Why do we Mulch?Source: Ask an Arborist: Why do we Mulch? • Arbor Day Blog
A study published this past March found that cutting the grass every two weeks resulted in significantly higher bee abundance. Source: Want to help bees? Take a break from lawn mowing | US Forest Service
Are you a magnet for mosquitoes? Understanding what lures the insidious insects can be useful in avoiding them.Source: 7 reasons mosquitoes bite some people more than others | TreeHugger
Trees bring so much benefit and beauty to the landscape, it can be hard to part with them. But, while a tree may seem healthy to the untrained eye, it could be a disaster waiting to happen. Tree removal is usually a last resort, when no other safe management option,...
Have you heard that ticks can fall from trees onto unsuspecting people and pets? This is a common misconception – ticks do not live in trees. However, here is some information about where ticks do live, and how you can reduce their presence on your property.Source: Do...
