Tag: trees
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.
Centuries in the making: A bicentennial farm’s ‘tree-mendous’ treasure
Haskins Farm owner Curtis Cook won Geauga County Soil and Water Conservation District's Big Tree Contest with his champion tuliptree.
How to plant balled-and-burlapped trees
Fall is an ideal time to plant new trees. Learn more about the nuances of planting and successfully establishing balled-and-burlapped trees.
Plant more trees, become a tree ambassador to help the environment
Trees provide wildlife habitats, create windbreaks, reduce erosion, improve air quality by releasing oxygen and sequestering CO2. Learn how to help.
Give your trees a great start when planting
Now is the time to prepare for adding new trees to your landscape this spring. Learn how to choose the right variety for you and get it off to a good start.
How to plant a tree for successful growth
Learn more about the benefits of planting trees and how to ensure any trees you plant will grow successfully.
Fall planting season is here for vines, trees
When fall colors begin to reveal themselves, it's time to plant woody vines, small trees and perennial wildflowers.
Thousand Cankers Disease: What does it mean for your woods?
Preemptive or pre-salvage harvesting of black walnut anywhere in Ohio, due to the presence of thousand cankers disease, is not recommended.
