Sherlock Harris: Tree Health Detective
"My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people do not know." … Wait, actually, my name is Krista Harris and I am an ISA Certified Arborist® by certification and a horticulturist by degree.
Mulch Rings: Beware of This Tree Killer
I’m writing about the dangers of mulch rings, often referred to as “aesthetic tree killers.” When installed and maintained correctly, mulch rings can be a lifeline for your tree. However, the difference between helpful and harmful can be a thin line, sometimes as little as three inches of mulch.
The Silver Lining of a Cold & Snowy Winter
This has been one of the coldest winters in recent memory, and the snow has lingered on the ground for an extended period. While it may feel harsh to us, snow cover provides significant benefits for trees.
Eight Plants for Natural Screening
Creating privacy in Central Ohio without sacrificing beauty or environmental harmony has never been more important. While fences and walls offer quick solutions, many homeowners and gardeners are turning to a more natural, sustainable alternative: living privacy screens made from plants.
9 Signs It’s Likely Time to Remove a Tree
Tree companies can have a bad reputation or stigma around them as a harmful business that negatively impacts the environment by unnecessarily removing trees. Well, before you swipe, tap, click, or scroll away and dismiss this as tree-cutting propaganda, hear me out for a second!
Adventures with Persimmons!
… I devoured its five large berries and put the three seeds I discovered into my pocket. From those 3 seeds, I ended up with one little tree, and from there I was hooked. I still have that persimmon tree today in my garden.
Four Trees that make me go Woah!!
There are 60,000+ tree species around the globe, making it hard not to be amazed by their diversity, uses, adaptations, and unique appearances. In this article, I’m going to highlight 4 trees that have always captivated me for their form, resilience, and remarkable adaptations.
“Lichen? Moss? Why are you on my tree?”
On a winter hike at your local park or preserve you notice small green circles on the trunks of nearby trees. Upon closer inspection you notice leaf-like structures in a circular fashion. Congratulations, you have just found the…
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
For the tree to survivethe coming months of less water absorption from frozen soil, no rain, and reduced sunlight, the tree must dramatically reduce its energy needs. The cooler weather and shorter days trigger the trees to stop producing and start reclaiming the existing chlorophyll nutrients.