It sounds ominous. However, Jason Grabosky, professor of urban forestry in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University’s School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, says there’s no cause for alarm. Zombie trees shouldn’t scare you. Yes, a zombie tree that appears to be rooted in the ground can topple […]
Cem Akin is on a mission to improve air quality and feed impoverished communities. His plan: Plant trees. Akin is the cofounder and “treeEO” of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation, an international nonprofit organization that plants trees in countries ranging from Uganda, El Salvador, India and Mozambique to the United States. […]
For a long time, it was common practice to use a pruning sealer when trimming trees — a practice recommended by trained arborists and nursery workers alike. So it came as a surprise to many that such a sacred tenant in gardening was no longer recommended. This probably caused many […]
Ahhhh … the fabulous fig tree! There’s a handful of reasons these beauties were one of the first fruit trees cultivated in ancient times and why they still remain so popular with homeowners for both their fruits and as an ornamental tree. Besides being a biblical wardrobe choice, fig trees […]
The holidays are all about celebrating family, friends and traditions. What better way to elevate those celebrations than by planting a live Christmas tree. “If someone wanted the experience of having a live Christmas tree, it takes a lot of pre-planning in different climates,” says Therese Olson, co-owner of Lowest Creek Tree […]
That massive oak tree is breathtaking, but the overhanging branches are damaging the shingles on your roof. You want to trim the offending tree branches, but the tree sits on the property line between your place and your neighbor’s. Are you breaking the law by breaking the branches? “Trees on […]
I’ll admit that at first the idea of backing a tree up against a wall, flattening it into a single plane occupying a mere few inches, and then training branches to grow outward instead of upward seemed rather silly. Why wouldn’t you plant a tree with the intent of having […]
Chances are if you live in the North and bought a tree, the nursery staff recommended you wrap its young trunk to guard against damage. So let’s talk about the what, why, and how of tree wrap, and if it’s even necessary! What is Tree Wrap? Tree wrap is a […]
Having fruit trees is a great perk of owning a backyard. Planting fruit trees requires a little more thought and effort that nonfruiting or evergreen trees but it isn’t difficult if you have the right information. Fruit Tree Basic Questions, Answers Let’s start by answering some basic questions people have […]
There’s something welcoming about the mature canopy of a tree in the front yard. It greets you and your guests, guides you to the front door, and provides shade and comfort during the warm months. And planting trees serves a larger purpose: One full-grown tree absorbs as much as 48 […]