TREES
Our Tree of Life
Most of the trees that surround my family and I are pine trees but the deciduous willow tree located north of our house is one of my favorite trees. When I think about home, the sight of our big wil...
Posted on 8/9/12 at 8:00 PM
Snow Depressions
On a recent excursion to a park to more accurately measure our local snow depth, I noticed depressions in the snow cover around every tree. This is a very typical occurrence each winter. As we know,...
Posted on 1/20/10 at 3:31 AM
Evergreens on the prairie
TOLNA, N.D. — North Dakota prairie is known for many things, but evergreen trees aren’t among them.By Jonathan Knutson , June 29, 2010
Growing Green: Water your trees
Planting has been very challenging this season.By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , June 09, 2010
USDA announces assistance program for orchardists and nursery tree growers
Orchardists and nursery tree growers can begin applying for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program, announced USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Linda Hennen.June 02, 2010
Tree growers: Plan to succeed
By Mikkel Pates , May 17, 2010
Emerald ash borer found in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — The emerald ash borer is in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture says the invasive insect, which kills ash trees, has been found along the Mississippi River in Allamakee (AL’-uh-muh-KEE’) County, just south of the Minnesota border.May 14, 2010
Minnesota launches 2010 gypsy moth trapping effort
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture plans to set nearly 23,000 gypsy moth traps across eastern Minnesota this spring. It’s part of an annual program to monitor forests and cities for infestations of the destructive pest.May 12, 2010
Designing gardens around trees
I have had many questions this week regarding planting gardens around trees. The deep shade under many trees prohibits grass from growing, leaving unsightly bare patches and exposed roots. Many of you prefer something other than this “eyesore,” and hope to plant shade plants where grass won’t grow.May 05, 2010
Growing Green: Planting trees
The early spring has inspired many gardeners to get a head start on their home gardens.By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , May 04, 2010
Growing Green: Designing gardens around trees
I have had many questions this week regarding planting gardens around trees.By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , April 27, 2010
Beautify your landscape with various shrubs
By Mary Jane Breitling , April 21, 2010
Need for wood highlights US insect problems
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Months of heavy rains throughout the South are forcing International Paper Co. to look beyond its usual suppliers for wood for its central South Carolina mill and turn to places that are known to have tree-destroying gypsy moths.By Page Ivey , April 05, 2010
Caring for your fresh-cut trees
It’s beginning to feel like the holiday season, and that can only mean one thing to my family: the annual trek to cut down our own Christmas tree.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , December 02, 2009
A new worry: emerald ash borer
A new worry has arisen throughout the streets of Alexandria. The beautiful ash trees that line the streets of the city are in possible danger from the emerald ash borer (EAB).By By Kelsey Risbrudt, Intern Reporter , July 23, 2009
A new worry: emerald ash borer
By By Kelsey Risbrudt, Intern Reporter , July 22, 2009
Are your trees suffering from drought?
I keep getting calls asking, “What’s up with the trees?” They are slow to leaf out, full of seeds, and the leaves are relatively small and more yellow than normal.By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , July 22, 2009
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