After a particularly devastating spring storm tree damage is not unusual. Many times the visual damage is so severe it is difficult to determine if the damaged tree can survive without calling in a tree care professional. Fortunately, most trees are extremely resilient and can take a great deal of abuse.

Now that spring is here you're probably spending most of your free time out in the yard working on the garden, planting gorgeous blooming flowers and possibly even considering adding a couple new trees. Once you try it, you'll find that when you plant a healthy tree in your home's yard, you'll see how much things change.

Once again it's that time of year when homeowners begin worrying about the weather. Droughts have been becoming more common around the US and are a major concern. Here are some great tips on preparing your trees now to withstand longer periods without water.

Now that summer is here, it's time to start looking for signs of damage to your trees from excess heat and lack of nutrients. Trees with diseased roots can also potentially be damaged to the point of dying if heat stress isn't discovered and treated in time.

While shopping for new trees, it's human nature to gravitate toward trees, plants and shrubs that are full of green leaves, shoots, blossoms and flowers, while bypassing the section of the gardening center where the bare root trees are stored.

Now that warmer weather is finally here, you've probably begun spring yard maintenance, including tree pruning. Before you get too carried away, continue reading to see why the tops of those trees need to be left intact.

The Emerald Ash Borer is a very aggressive Asian beetle that in the past 14 years has destroyed millions of ash trees here in the United States. Confusion has reigned among tree experts on the topic of control and containment. In the beginning it was thought that once an ash tree became infected with these beetles, it could not be salvaged and would need to be removed. Over the years, this drastic treatment has been debated and now other methods are offered.

Usually mature trees don't require a great deal of care. However, general maintenance goes a long way in keeping your trees healthy. Here are some tree maintenance tips:

Wouldn't it be awesome if during the spring, summer and early fall you were able to walk out your backdoor and pick your own homegrown fruit? Here in Kansas City, as long as you select trees that are conducive to our growing area and are willing to put a little bit of labor into pruning and pest control, you'll have delectable fresh fruit waiting for you.

Some trees are planted for privacy screens and wind barriers. Some are planted for erosion protection and others, such as plum, dogwood and cherry trees, are planted to enhance the aesthetics of the surrounding landscaping. But keep in mind these ornamental trees require more attention than most, so it's best to contract with a professional tree care service for installation and maintenance.