It’s hardly on the minds of most with trees or shrubs of any kind. Not in fall or winter. But for the growing number of people who plant fruit trees, or even flowering crab apples, as a landscaping complement, those trees (and some shrubs) need periodic pruning – thinning! And guess when the best time
It may come like it does in so many Ohio summers…all of a sudden. From a cold, wet April and May, it turns hot and humid quickly in mid-June, leaving your lawn very little time for acclimation. The result? Early stress from the heat and humidity, almost a month earlier than most summers. Disease…normal in
Despite what some companies advertise about excessive nitrogen fertilization – those companies that claim that three applications yearly is all you need – that makes about as much as someone telling you that all you need to eat on a daily basis is a bedtime snack. The issue, of course, is that nitrogen fertilizer isn’t
If you enjoy fall color this is a banner year. Consistent moisture throughout the spring and summer growing season has served the hardwoods…maple, oak, and gum trees…well. Take a drive along any city street or country road and you’ll be amazed at nature’s splendor; and yes, it’s better this year than most. The reason is,
The controversy, and the angst, has raged in recent years…the emerald ash borer and its devastating impact on ash trees, wild and hybrid, in forests and on residential properties. All you have to do is drive by and look. The evidence is compelling. It’s ugly. And, it’s heart-breaking for many who have framed their properties