You will often hear the virtues of proper tree planting depth. Trees that are planted to deep will often fail to thrive, appear stunted and not grow. However, this is not always the case. Many instances when a tree is planted to deep will have no outward signs of stress. How do you know if…
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Eryngium planum – Sea Holly
Happy Pollinator Week! What an amazing time to celebrate pollinators. We know that insects play a vital role in our ecosystem. But did you know almost every third bite of food you take comes from a plant that has been pollinated by an insect. Wow! Pollinators are out and about all season long from early…
Wildlife Conflict – Humans
It isn’t easy being a tree in Nebraska. Nebraska is famous for its bone-chilling winters and blazing hot dry summers. When you start adding in other factors such as insects and wildlife conflict it can be down right impossible to grow. There is one type of wildlife that is so destructive and damaging to trees…
Black Medic
Black medic Medicago lupulina is an annual weed that plagues the lawn every year. Right now you can go out in most open areas and you will be greeted with bright yellow pin size yellow flowers. Black medic is a member of the bean family so it will add nitrogen back into the soil. We…