While there may be some distinctions between regions, there are a few general rules when it comes to learning how to care for trees. Lisa Tadewaldt is an arborist certified by the International ...

Recently, I was asked by a retired couple to look at some trees on their property that an arborist they hired said needed to be removed. The trees were not perfect. They were older water oaks, but the ...

As the temperature warms, we are starting to concentrate more of our time to working outside. When the new leaves emerge on our landscape trees it draws our attention to the health and safety of the ...

Q: How can I find someone qualified to tell me if a very large tree needs to be taken down? I’ve gotten conflicting comments. A: You need a certified arborist. He or she will be a member of the ...

Any carpenter worth his salt can build a treehouse. But precious few can do it with the long-term growth and health of the tree in mind. That's how certified arborist and builder Austin Wienecke found ...

Trees are a prominent and valuable asset in many home landscapes and public spaces. Losing a tree, especially one that has taken decades to mature, can be upsetting. How then do we know when we need ...

In this episode, Don and John welcome guest Quincey Circo of Carr's Tree Service to talk about when and why you might need to bring in a pro to help with tree maintenance.

'Heartbreaking” is the word arborist Virginia Hayes-Miller uses to describe the tree damage the Aug. 10 derecho left behind in Cedar Rapids and much of Iowa. 'It will take 30 years or more of ...

Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

If you’re having trouble with your trees or woody shrubs, the first call you should make is to an arborist. A certified arborist has specialty education in trees and the latest information on how to ...