Tag: trees
The bucket: A lesson on the Osage orange
Here in the Midwest, the fruit of the Osage orange tree has yet another name, spider ball. But does it actually repel spiders?
Lanternfly may not damage hardwood trees as thought
New long-term research led by Penn State has revealed that hardwood trees may be less vulnerable to spotted lanternflies than initially thought.
Tree ID event at Woodcock Creek
Crawford County Conservation District will be hosting a tree identification workshop on Sept. 19 at the Woodcock Creek Nature Center.
How to identify beech leaf disease
Beech leaf disease has been documented in at least a dozen counties in northeast Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and Ontario, Canada.
How to stop the spread of oak wilt disease this spring
Oak wilt kills thousands of oak trees every year. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to identify, prevent and treat oak wilt disease.
The old buckeye tree
Sometimes planting trees is really planting memories that will improve the ecosystem and transcend generations.
Plant more trees, save the bees and other wildlife
Trees have so many benefits when it comes to conservation. Trees prevent and reduce erosion, can improve biodiversity, help pollinators and produce timber.
How to identify different types of conifers
Can you distinguish pine trees from spruce, fir, hemlock, yew and cypress trees? Each type of conifer has its own unique traits. Learn to identify them all.
How to overwinter a container-grown tree
There are a couple overwintering options for container-grown trees that protect their root systems without bringing them out of a dormant state.
How to grow your own Christmas tree
Learn how to grow your own native Christmas tree to plant at the end of the season to benefit wildlife and improve the ecosystem in your backyard.
