Industry News

Celebrating Arbor Day in Your Own Way

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:42:24 GMT

Often, the focus of celebrating Arbor Day falls on events organized by communities across the country and around the world. Tree-themed activities, ceremonial tree plantings, giveaways, even parades. But Arbor Day is a holiday that can be recognized in many different ways. Whether by yourself or with your family, consider some of these options for celebrating.

Chainsaw checklist: What to check before hitting the jobsite

Tue, 8 Sep 2020 18:10:02 GMT

For arborists performing tree pruning, utility line clearance and vegetation management, chainsaws are a necessary tool to the get the job done. Yet, proper chainsaw maintenance and repair is equally as necessary to prevent accidents and ensure reliable performance.

USDA Declares August Tree Check Month

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:15:45 GMT

August is the peak time of year to spot the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) as adults emerge from trees. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring August as ‘Tree Check Month.’ Checking trees for the beetle and the damage it causes is one way residents can protect their own trees and help USDA’s efforts to eliminate this beetle from the United States.

Master Gardener: What you need to know about fruit cocktail trees

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:08:41 GMT

“Fruit cocktail” trees consist of a rootstock with multiple varieties of fruit grafted onto it. Sometimes it’s a combination of stone fruit varieties (apricot, peach, plum); different varieties of apples or pears; or even different varieties of citrus fruit.

Charlotte Talks: How To Preserve Our Trees In A Growing City

Thu, 6 Aug 2020 20:59:33 GMT

Charlotte is known for its vast tree canopy, a quality most major cities lack. But as the city spurs development, the forest is thinning: Charlotte’s tree canopy fell from 49% to 45% from 2012 to 2018.

Blaze of Glory

Tue, 22 May 2018 15:00:32 GMT

There are few trees as admired as the flowering dogwood. And it is obvious why, especially in spring, when the tree produces hundreds of stark, white, three-inch blossoms. Contrasting sharply against the intense green backdrop of the early season woodlands, they are as alluring as lace, and form a finely etched underside to the rapidly developing woodland canopy in our local woods.

The dogwood is simply one of nature’s most beautiful creations.

Find the Right Tree For Your Area

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:32:33 GMT

Need ideas as to what type of tree you want to plant in your landscape next? The @arborday Tree Wizard can help.

How To Care For Trees in Winter

Wed, 9 Nov 2016 15:12:01 GMT

The storms, ice and rapid temperature fluctuations above and below zero characteristic of winter weather take their toll on trees across northern North America. Even for species native to colder regions this is a stressful time. And this is particularly true for the exposed and isolated trees of the residential landscape. Some of this stress is unavoidable. The average tree owner has little control over the climate, at least so far! However, there are things that you can do to minimize the damage caused by the stresses of winter.