Friend or Foe? Identifying Beneficial Insects and Pests
Missouri’s rich ecosystem, filled with a variety of trees and plant life, is home to a wide range of insects, both beneficial and harmful. While many insects play a vital role in pollination, decomposition, and natural pest control, others can be destructive, damaging and too often, killing trees and other [...]
Feb
Care for Trees by Caring for Your Soil
Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving tree. Whether you’re planting a new sapling or maintaining an established tree, proper soil care is essential to ensure robust root growth, disease resistance, and overall vitality. In Missouri, where soil conditions can vary greatly depending on location, understanding how to nurture [...]
Feb
Tree Of The Month: The Pignut Hickory
The Pignut Hickory is a native deciduous tree known for its hardiness, unique appearance, and valuable contributions to ecosystems. As part of the hickory family, it’s an important tree that supports wildlife, provides aesthetic appeal, and offers various environmental benefits. If you’ve never heard of this species, you may want [...]
Jan
How To Prepare Your Trees For Spring
As the cold, harsh winter months begin to fade, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your trees for the end of another harsh winter and the start of spring. Trees in Missouri, as in many other areas with distinct seasons, endure a period of dormancy during the winter. However, [...]
Jan
Can Tree Roots Freeze?
This winter has been an especially difficult one through much of Missouri and the U.S. Temperatures in January reached 0 degrees Fahrenheit, heavy snowfalls, ice and high winds made the winter of 2024-2025 memorable. This winter wasn’t just tough on humans; it was also brutal on trees and shrubs. One [...]
Jan