Beginning in 1940, the American Forests National Big Tree Program has maintained a national catalog of champion trees. There are currently four in Kansas, and six in Missouri. While some…
Category: Tree Care Tips
Tips and techniques so you can better care for your trees.
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5 Questions after the Thaw
Okay, so this winter was a pretty hard winter for many of us here in the Midwest. Snow snow and more snow right? So now that the winter is over…
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Tree Fall on Your House?
The snow was particularly wet and heavy this last snowstorm. A mix of rain, snow and wind, with the temperature dropping fast is never a good forecast if your a…
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How Are Your Trees Doing this Winter?
Hazardous trees pose a danger to both people and property. When storms and high winds hit, limbs (and often the entire tree) fall to the ground. We’ve seen much of…
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Winter Is No Deterrent to Tree Pruning
Winter may not be prime time to dabble in the garden. But it is a good time for tree pruning – especially those that flower in the summer. Not only are trees…
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Selecting Trees from a Nursery
The temperatures are dropping in most climate zones and our outdoor growing season is coming to an end (sort of). But did you know that November is a great time…