Shanese Jul 19, 20231 minWeevil - Pissodes strobiPissodes strobi often referred to as spruce weevil or pine weevil is a beetle that will kill your trees. It lays its eggs in the tree and...
Shanese Jul 18, 20231 minBranch die back and campingI was camping this past weekend and noticed the sad looking trees surrounding the site. The lower branches were dead and stubby, or gone!...
Shanese Jun 9, 20231 minBranch height and tree growthDid you know that branches do not get higher as the tree grows? A branch that is 5 feet off the ground will always be 5 feet off the...
Shanese Nov 3, 20221 minPine vs SpruceLast summer I went with a coworker to assess the trees in a bunch of Kananaskis camp grounds. Along with a lot of walking, I learned a...
Shanese Oct 25, 20221 minThe City's Tree Canopy - Reducing the Urban Heat IslandRemember those days in the summer when its 30+ outside. Everyone wishes they had a pool in their yard! Trees are not just planted in the...
Shanese Sep 22, 20221 minThe Rain ShadowI first learned about a rain shadow from a podcast called Completely Arbortrary by Casey Clapp and Alex Cowson. It’s a great podcast if...
Shanese Aug 17, 20222 minTrees and Watering!I planted 4 new fruit trees this spring. My biggest concern is watering! I know that if I give it to much water, I can drown it. But if I...