Tag: trees
The science of frost cracks: What really happens when trees explode
Ever heard a gunshot-like bang in the winter woods? It might have been an exploding tree. Learn the science behind this wild phenomenon, why extreme temperature swings cause frost cracks and which species are most at risk.
2026 tree sales listings
Find details about your local tree sale in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia here.
Right tree, right place: A guide to spring tree planting in...
Get ready for your local Soil and Water Conservation District tree sale. Learn how to test your soil, protect seedlings from deer, and choose the best species.
Snow in June? It’s the eastern cottonwood tree
Retired wildlife biologist Tami Gingrich details the unique qualities of the cottonwood tree, highlighting their showy seed dispersal.
Tulip trees are a treasure
Tami Gingrich delves into the value of tulip trees, detailing their beautiful blooms and the bevy of pollinators they support throughout the spring.
Spring tree planting: Growing roots for the future
Spring is a great time to plant trees. Cole Plassman, an intern with the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, provides tree-planting tips.
Benefits of dying young: Ask the boxelder
Abby Costilow, watershed education specialist for Medina Soil and Water Conservation District, outlines the benefits of planting boxelder trees.
Are tree farms part of Ohio’s ag economy?
Portage Soil and Water Conservation District educator Lynn Vogel explains how trees contribute to agriculture in Ohio in multiple ways.
USDA Forest Service advises to lookout for zombie trees
This Halloween, as leaves begin to turn colors and fall from trees, is the time to watch out for a scary threat you might find in your yard — zombie trees.
Tree farmer wins Ohio Tree Farm of the Year award for...
Rob and Pat Davis of Reclaimed Tree Farm win the 2024 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year award for their work planting trees on former strip mine land and more.
