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August Arbor Doctor Client Update
AUG 18, 2025
Happy August!
It's dry out there, at least in some areas.
Rainfall has been highly variable this summer. Most areas saw very wet conditions in July, but the spigot has shut off for some in August. W...
Brood XIV (14) 17-Year Periodical Cicada Update
AUG 9, 2025
Brood XIV (14) of the 17-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.) in southern Ohio remains impactful. The cacophonous chorusing of the males continues with females producing egg slits (a.k...
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20 Questions of Plant Diagnosis
JUL 24, 2025
Diagnosing plant problems is often a complex, multifaceted process that requires observation, investigation, and integration of site-specific knowledge. A structured diagnostic approach reduces guessw...
Anvil vs. Bypass: The Saga Continues
MAY 15, 2025
What we’ve been up to:
On a sunny day in April (the day before my birthday in fact) I spent a joyful hour in a field of young oak trees. Was I perusing the branches for birds or sitting idly with a b...
All you need to know about the Brood 14 Cicadas
MAY 12, 2025
Brood XIV (14) of the 17-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.) will appear this spring with high populations over a wide geographical area that includes ...
Arborvitaes. Why are some dying?
MAY 12, 2025
Arborvitae is a plant that is widely used as an evergreen hedge or screen. Some are suffering or completely dead. What can be done?
Arborvitaes. Why are some dying?
APR 8, 2025
Arborvitae is a plant that is widely used as an evergreen hedge or screen. Some are suffering or completely dead. What can be done?
Ohio Tree Planting Guide
APR 3, 2025
As temperatures warm, Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) (SLF) eggs laid last fall will begin to hatch later this spring. The National Phenology Network is forecasting SLF egg hatch in...
The horticultural horrors commonly called “mulch volcanoes” and “tree moats” defy explanation. These abominable tree and shrub mulching practices can combine with other stress-related issues ...
