When to Cut Down a Tree
It can be hard to know when to cut down a tree. Most people have fond memories of a tree. Maybe you climbed one a lot as a kid, or perhaps your treehouse was the old neighborhood hangout. But once that...
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Spotted Lanternfly Discovered in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced today that a single dead specimen of the invasive pest known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) was discovered at a...
View ArticleThings We Heart – May 2019
We’ve rounded up some of the best tree stuff on the web for your enjoyment. Check out this month’s highlights below: Planting Trees to Graduate Thanks to a new bill, called the “Graduation Legacy for...
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Holes in Trees: Hazardous or Harmless?
Hazardous trees pose a danger to people and property. When storms or high winds hit, limbs – and often whole trees – fall to the ground. “Many fatal accidents and millions of dollars in property damage...
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Things We Heart – June 2019
We’ve rounded up some of the best tree stuff on the web for your enjoyment. Check out this month’s highlights below: French-American Friendship Tree Dies An oak that was meant to represent the...
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Trees Are Nature’s Air Conditioners
If you have ever escaped from blazing-hot sun in a shady spot under a tree, you know how nature’s air conditioners can make you feel more comfortable. A mature shade tree can block up to 90 percent of...
View ArticleWill Your Landscape Avoid Storm Damage?
Have you ever wondered if the large trees by your house would fall on it during some wind or storm event causing storm damage? First, stop worrying. Most trees in residential settings are sound and...
View ArticleWhy Do Branches Fall in Your Yard
Travel around a neighborhood after a storm and you will see tree limbs, large and small, scattered about the ground. Why do branches fall in your yard from high winds or after ice storms while others...
View ArticleSpring Planting Season: Select the Right Tree
As winter thaws into spring, many homeowners are poised to take advantage of the prime tree-planting season. Establishing new trees early can aid their growth throughout the year, and help them survive...
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Can trees save lives? Forest Service research suggests they can.
by Connie Ho, USDA Natural Resources and Environment April, 29 2022 – Over the years, natural outdoor environments in cities have disappeared with ongoing urbanization. The City of Philadelphia’s...
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