More people than ever before are living in cities. In fact, the Earth Institute at Columbia University claims that, for the first time ever, half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. While this presents a number of challenges in terms of infrastructure and support, the question we ask is, what about the city…
I had a great day today spending some time with Dr. Jason Grabosky’s (Rutgers) ecology class on a field tour in Washington, DC. Our first stop was a visit with entomologist Dr. Mike Raupp (University of Maryland) who talked to us about the importance of biodiversity and the need to maintain all trophic levels in…
Last week, the Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition celebrated 10 years of working to: Increase tangible support for urban forests on a national, regional and local level; Educate diverse audiences about the value and need for healthy trees in cities; and Network and leverage resources and knowledge among a growing community of organizations promoting healthier, more vibrant cities. Members…
Today Dr. Lara Roman from the USFS Philadelphia Urban Field Station visited TreeBaltimore to share her research on urban tree mortality. Dr. Roman has performed meta-analysis on a variety of studies on urban tree mortality. The findings? Well, we learned a great deal, but the bottom line is, like with people, we need to invest…
During a visit to a greenhouse, dark angular leaf spots were observed on two coleus cultivars. Necrotic spotting was more pronounced on the lower foliage than the upper foliage. (The necrotic spots were confined between the secondary veins, which gave them a blocky appearance, but in the case of these Hosta, were confined between the…
The Mulch Center At a time when we are all seeking new ways to recycle and be green, Jim Seckelmann, founder of The Mulch Center in Deerfield, IL, has found a way to do his part. Recognizing inefficiencies in the handling of wood waste from his tree business, Jim decided to turn a waste stream into a…
St. Croix Tree Service Merges With SavATree SavATree is pleased to welcome St. Croix Tree Service of Roberts, Wisconsin and Hopkins, Minnesota under its canopy. Dedication to service and a high degree of professionalism are hallmarks of both companies and they both hold the highly regarded Tree Care Industry accreditation. The President and CEO of…
THE NEEM TREE A member of the mahogany family, The Neem Tree is unusual in that it is one of very few shade-giving trees that thrive in drought prone areas. Also known as Indian Lilac, it is characterized by white, fragrant flowers cascading down its wide branches. In India, the Neem is regarded as a…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has already destroyed more than 100 million ash trees and experts say it will ultimately threaten every ash tree in North America. As our customers in Chicagoland, Wisconsin and Minneapolis know all too well, the keys to managing EAB include understanding your options and being proactive. Now that EAB is just…
When the days are warm and the nights are cool its Sugar Time! Maple trees start to get ready for spring and the sap starts running. This age old practice was first developed by Native North Americans and perfected by the early Colonists. Sugar Maple, Red Maple, Black Maple and even some Birch trees can…
