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Prevent the Spread of Pine Wilt
Prevent the Spread of Pine Wilt
Jul 2, 2012 9:25:57 AM

"Symptoms of pine wilt begin to occur in mid summer and continue into early winter in Kansas," the Kansas Department of ...

What Makes Good Compost?
What Makes Good Compost?
Jun 22, 2012 9:23:52 AM

Balance. According to National Geographic, good compost contains carbon-rich "browns' (long-dead items like dried leaves...

Kansas City Perennials
Kansas City Perennials
Jun 14, 2012 9:42:17 AM

Which perennials bloom the best in Kansas City? Our research revealed some beautiful local flowers: Coreopsis Early Sunr...

Rid Missouri and Kansas Trees of Anthracnose
Rid Missouri and Kansas Trees of Anthracnose
Jun 5, 2012 4:27:40 AM

Anthracnose strikes tree species including sycamores, maples, ash and some oaks. According to the University of Missouri...

How to Rid Missouri Trees of Fire Blight
How to Rid Missouri Trees of Fire Blight
Jun 3, 2012 4:05:29 AM

Fire blight, a bacterial infection, has hurt Missouri trees this spring, according to the University of Missouri. Suscep...

Common Spring Landscaping Needs in MO and KS
Common Spring Landscaping Needs in MO and KS
May 10, 2012 5:44:33 AM

Here in the Midwest, Spring brings temperate weather and the opportunity to improve the home. Although most regular tree...

Missouri Community Forestry Council Offers Tips for Properly Planting New Trees
Missouri Community Forestry Council Offers Tips for Properly Planting New Trees
Apr 26, 2012 4:15:16 AM

As we have mentioned several times in our previous posts on Arbor Day, the observance of Arbor Day focuses greatly on pl...

Tree Care 101 – When to Do-It-Yourself
Tree Care 101 – When to Do-It-Yourself
Apr 17, 2012 4:05:39 AM

A quick glance around your yard on the weekend can reveal some work that needs to be done in order to improve the look o...

April is the Time for Fungicidal Sprays and Tip Blight Treatments
April is the Time for Fungicidal Sprays and Tip Blight Treatments
Apr 5, 2012 4:45:13 AM

Early spring is a great time to get ahead of tree healthcare issues with preventative treatments. Today we wanted to tel...

Do You Have a Healthcare Plan for Your Trees?
Do You Have a Healthcare Plan for Your Trees?
Apr 2, 2012 4:15:34 AM

When was the last time you had a tree care professional take a close look at your trees to evaluate their health? Accord...