Michael Levy, ISAT Support
You never know when a tree is going to fall on you…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has received the full amount of the lawsuit settlement from the 1984 accident that put him in a wheelchair — $8.9 million. Abbott, 65, was the state’s attorney general in 2013 and running for his first term as governor when he decided to voluntarily release copies of the September 1986 agreement to the media. He won
Despite Its Romantic Reputation, Mistletoe Is A Nutrient-Stealing Parasite
Mistletoe may be a welcome holiday sight when hung over a doorway if a loved one is near. But it can be an unwelcome intruder when found in your trees, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist. “Mistletoe is a hemiparasite – a semi-parasitic plant,” said Allison Watkins, AgriLife Extension horticulturist for Tom Green County. “It makes its food from photosynthesis,
What to do with fallen leaves?
What to do with fallen leaves COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Even though it’s the Christmas season, autumn is still here and leaves are continuing to fall across the state, building up and around our homes and yards. Fallen leaves have many benefits to our ecosystem when left alone but can also become a wildfire hazard if they remain in the
Put the right tree in the right place to maximize benefits to your landscape
You may have heard the saying, often credited to a Chinese proverb, that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is now. What’s less well-known is how to choose the best tree and the best site in your landscape to ensure years of enjoyment. Putting the right tree in the right place
Join Arbor Day Celebrations and Tree Planting Events Across Texas
Join in the Texas Arbor Day celebration here: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/arborday/
Landscape Plants for the South-Central United States
Landscape Plants for the South-Central United States is a resource for students, Green Industry professionals, and serious gardeners interested in designing and maintaining sustainable built environments. The heart of the book is extensive discussions of hundreds of taxa of native and introduced landscape plants. To facilitate selection during design, plants are arranged in their predominant landscape use categories, rather than
How to Water Your Tree
Here is a short video to help you to water your tree. Don’t wait until the leaves are brown and falling off! Click Here: How to water your tree in a drought on YouTube from the Texas A&M Forest Service
Another benefit of Texas trees: Cooler temperatures
How vegetation can counter the urban heat island effect COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Cities across Texas have endured record temperatures this summer, and it’s not solely the weather that’s to blame. Developed areas often experience higher temperatures than nearby rural areas when green spaces are replaced with roads, parking lots and large buildings that retain more heat during the day
Drought and trees – Explained
Only mid-way through June and Texas has already seen extreme heat and very little rain this summer, with the trend predicted to continue. The anticipation of drought can bring many thoughts to mind from water shortages to increased wildfire risk, but what do drought conditions mean for our trees? Drought is defined by a relatively long duration with substantially below-normal
Tree-killing Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Wise County
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) was confirmed this week in Wise County. Wise County will be added to the list of Texas jurisdictions under quarantine by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) – the third county added this year. TDA quarantines are designed to slow the spread of the insect pest by
