Conifers are a great way to add texture and structure to any garden or landscape. Choose the right conifer for your yard with these conifer landscaping tips.

Each spring, when the snow is thawing, allergy experts start making predictions about the spring allergy season. In many years the predictions might be accurate, but there really is no reliable way to predict exact pollen counts from trees in Kansas City based upon winter weather. Nonetheless, winter weather does impact pollen counts.

Emerald Ash Borer season has returned, and this non-native insect that attacks and kills thousands of ash trees every year is back in business. It was first discovered in 2002 and has since moved to Northern Plains states like Kansas. Here is what you need to know about tree healthcare and Emerald Ash Borer.

Although we are all looking forward to spring after a long winter, we are going to have to deal with those persistent April showers. Along with all the rain, there’s a good chance there will be a few storms to contend with. Because of this, it’s important that you take steps in order to protect your Kansas City trees from lightning. The following are a few ways to do this:

When adding trees to your landscape, you should keep in mind that there are some trees that you may want to avoid. One of these types of trees is the ornamental pear tree. The ornamental pear tree is a very beautiful tree and can certainly help improve your home’s curb appeal - however, it’s also a very invasive tree.

Adding trees to your landscape is a great way to improve your property’s curb appeal, but it’s important that you inspect the trees you purchase - some trees are weaker than others, and you’ll want to make sure that the trees you choose will live a long time. The following are a few tips for choosing the right trees.

National Arbor Day is coming up, and it’s a great time to recognize the importance of trees to our environment. Missouri has celebrated Arbor Day since 1886 and has declared that Arbor Day is a day on which to appreciate our trees and to plant more of them. The following are a few facts about the state’s trees:

Earth Day is coming up, which means that you should consider doing something that can benefit the environment. We recommend donating to the Earth Day Network’s The Canopy Project, which focuses on planting trees to help communities rather than focusing on large scale forestry.

Planting fruit trees on your property can be very rewarding. Who doesn’t like fresh fruit, after all? Not to mention they are quite beautiful and add color to your property. However, fruit trees tend to grow pretty tall and can grow way more fruit than you need, which results in it being more of a hassle than anything. The following are a few tips to keep your fruit trees small:

Adding trees to your landscape not only helps to improve your property’s curb appeal, it also provides your kids with another way to enjoy your home’s outdoor area. The following are a few activities that you can enjoy involving your trees: