Woody plant stress has many potential causes that can ultimately lead to decline and death of landscape trees and shrubs. This publication discusses the symptoms and comm...
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MAR 8, 2026
With the cold, long winter and heavy snow that stayed on the ground for a while, animals were looking for something to eat. As the snow goes away and temperatures moderate, there is evidenc...
The Tree Disease and Decline Spiral
DEC 21, 2025
Peachy Time to Deal with Leaf Curl
DEC 11, 2025
At this time of year most people are not thinking about next year’s fruit crop, but to be successful with peaches and nectarines, the critical time is now. There is a particularly obnoxi...
Donβt forget the Oaks!
DEC 11, 2025
On a frosty morning in late November, the final cut has been done on the lawn, flowering baskets have been replaced by Christmas decorations, and all that’s left is to pick up leaves. Not s...
Stress and Decline in Woody Plants (ID-50)
DEC 11, 2025
Tree Planting Guide
SEP 13, 2025
Fixing deep planting and buried root flares
SEP 13, 2025
In the forest, tree root flares are near the surface.
Roots radiate out from the trunk like spokes on a wagon wheel. Roots grow in soils with active biology, including benefici...
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...
