Recently, I was asked by a retired couple to look at some trees on their property that an arborist they hired said needed to be removed. The trees were not perfect. They were older water oaks, but the ...

As the temperature warms, we are starting to concentrate more of our time to working outside. When the new leaves emerge on our landscape trees it draws our attention to the health and safety of the ...

In 43 states, jobs involving trimming and pruning trees don't require an arborist license. In those states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says, on-the-job training may be enough, though ...

Q: How can I find someone qualified to tell me if a very large tree needs to be taken down? I’ve gotten conflicting comments. A: You need a certified arborist. He or she will be a member of the ...

Trees hang around the house so long, it’s easy to think of them as members of your extended family. You cherish them deeply, right down to their roots. But sometimes, they’ve got to go. Fortunately, ...

Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

'Heartbreaking” is the word arborist Virginia Hayes-Miller uses to describe the tree damage the Aug. 10 derecho left behind in Cedar Rapids and much of Iowa. 'It will take 30 years or more of ...