Tag: trees
Truth: A tree is man’s best friend
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and spring is in the air. Farmers are getting in the fields, flowers are in bloom and...
Morticulture: Forests of the living dead
Dead wood is now a key feature of understanding forest biodiversity and carbon cycling as well as how stream systems function.
De-icing salts can damage trees, shrubs
The Tree Care Industry Association offers tips to de-icing your sidewalks without causing damage to trees, shrubs and other landscape plants.
11 Christmas tree facts you may not know (Infographic)
Come December, millions of Americans are drawn to Christmas tree farms to purchase real trees to display and decorate in their homes.
Pa. couple find value in more than just timber on tree...
Beckets Run Woodlands is located in Elizabeth, Pa. The name of the area was chosen because it is located in the state-designated Beckets Run Biodiversity Area.
Deck the halls: Christmas tree buying guide
Whether you visit a tree farm or a local lot to purchase your Christmas tree this year, these tips and tricks will help you select the best Christmas tree for your space.
Dush family has made Pine Tree Barn a Christmas tree destination
The Dush family has been growing Christmas trees for more than 60 years in a very unique place.
Operation Evergreen sends Ohio-grown Christmas trees to deployed soldiers
Some of the trees were grown at farms in Mahoning, Trumbull and Wayne counties.
Let persimmon pucker you up this fall
Frosty nights signal persimmons to ripen, turn from bitter to sweet, and lose their astringent nature.
Tree I.D.: Not for the weak of heart
The Ohio Buckeye Tree is a tree with an identity crisis. We found this out the last several months measuring trees for our Big Tree Contest for 2015.
