Is It OK to Keep Outdoor Tree Lights on Year Round?

After we recycle our Christmas trees and stow away our stockings, one decoration always seems to linger: outdoor Christmas lights. Maybe you love the look o f a

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Ambrosia Beetle (PSHB) is Eating Southern California

By Ian Gray, BCMA, CTSP During my first week of work, in September 2016, as the new City Arborist in Claremont, California, my supervisor handed

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10 Types of Common Live Christmas Trees and Their Advantages

Fa la la la! It’s the most wonderful time of the year–and our favorite part of the season! We get to head out with our

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The Best Trees for Blocking Wind and Windbreak (By Zone)

Spending quality time with our trees often gives us a warm feeling— and it’s not just on the inside. One of the many ways trees work

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New Tree App Builds Partnerships Between Citizens and Scientists

By Carol Lea Spence July 20, 2017 LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 20, 2017) —  TreeSnap, a new phone app developed by the University of Kentucky Forest Health Research Center and the

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Protect Your Trees from Storm Damage

By: Patrick Parker There you sit, enjoying these last sultry days of summer. Yet I feel it’s my duty to remind you: Storms are brewin.’

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Why Are There Brown or Black Spots on My Maple Leaves?

Ah, the iconic maple leaf! It’s one of the most recognizable tree leaves out there, and it usually looks fresh! The leaves shimmer green in

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Safety and Storm Work Go Hand in Hand [Article from TCIA Magazine]

By Kevin Myers, CTSP When it comes to cleaning up after a big storm, arborist crews generally must be ready for anything. Any given service

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Blue Spruce Tree Needles Turning Yellow, Brown, Then Dropping? Check for…

Four years ago, Ron Linger of Ohio planted 100 blue spruce trees. Recently, he told WKBN news that his “trees weren’t looking very good. A lot of

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How to Prevent Your Trees and Your House from Meeting

By:  Barry Davis, Chubb That beautiful old oak tree in front of your home was your pride and joy, until it fell on the roof

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