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Treemergency: Mulch Volcanos are Erupting in Landscapes!
Treemergency: Mulch Volcanos are Erupting in Landscapes! Authors Joe Boggs Published on April 8, 2020 https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1494 Mulch piled to stratospheric heights around tree trunks has been called many things (some not printable) such as pyramid mulch and mountain mulch. My personal favorites are mulch volcanoes (or volcano mulch) for stratovolcano-like creations and mulch mounds for those that resemble shield volcanoes. These mulch monstrosities
Cedar fever season in Texas
Cedar fever season is upon us once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. But what exactly is cedar fever, and why is it so insufferable this time of year? For starters, cedar fever isn’t a flu or a virus – it is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees. In Texas, the
Winter Storm Uri continued tree impacts – pine tree mortality
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – February 2021 will be remembered by Texans and by our trees as the year of the “Deep Freeze”. Multiple days with below-freezing temperatures resulted in the crowns of a noticeable number of trees turning brown and appearing as if the trees had died. As Texas A&M Forest Service reported earlier in the year, many, if not
Prevent the spread of tree pests and diseases by not moving firewood
Many impactful tree-killing pests present in Texas forests live and breed inside firewood. Some wood borers, such as the invasive emerald ash borer and redbay ambrosia beetle, have caused devastating impacts, practically wiping out entire tree species from some regions of the country. The emerald ash borer, currently present in north and northeast Texas, has already killed millions of ash
Texans celebrate 2021 Arbor Day in Weatherford, Texas – and beyond
Texans celebrate 2021 Arbor Day in Weatherford, Texas – and beyond WEATHERFORD, Texas — Texans from across the state gathered today in the City of Weatherford and virtually to celebrate Texas Arbor Day – and turn over a new leaf. Today’s celebration, themed Turning Over a New Leaf, demonstrated the optimism and hope that planting trees can bring to people.
WHAT TO DO WITH TREES RECOVERING FROM WINTER STORM URI
What to do with Trees Recovering from Winter Storm Uri by: Stephen J. O’Shea It has been almost six months since winter storm Uri blanketed Texas in a week-long freeze and, despite ample rain, many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress. Tufts of leaves give some a patchy, inverted look – while others are losing vast amounts of bark,
Support Mino and Team Texas Riders in the Tour de Trees
Help Mino ride for trees! Support Mino and Team Texas ISA in the Tour de Trees 2021! I would sincerely appreciate your donation and am excited to be the captain of the Texas Team. I registered for the 3 day ride which will take me from Aurora to Fort Collins, approximately 187 miles. Colorado is my second home which is
41st Texas Tree Conference, Academy, Trade Show and Tree Schools
Mark your calendar now for the biggest and best Texas Tree Conference yet! Registration is opening soon! Waco Convention Center September 29 – October 1, 2021 Click here for more information
New Tree Owner Information Brochures Available
Basic knowledge of proper tree care helps individual tree owners understand the quality of care necessary for the health of their trees. ISA provides detailed educational brochures to help tree owners understand best management practices and to promote a greater awareness of the benefits that trees provide in our communities. The brochures offer guidance for management throughout the life of
Oak trees are still recovering from the winter storm – Texas A&M Forest Service
View the recorded webinar with Dr. Appel and a panel of experts: Texas Trees and the Blizzard of ‘21: What’s Next? Here (free for members) TFS NEWSROOM: OAK TREES ARE STILL RECOVERING FROM THE WINTER STORM Connect | Oak Trees are Still Recovering from the Winter Storm TFS (tamu.edu) Driving across Texas has been an interesting occupation for foresters and arborists these
