Midwestern winters are tough on trees. Bitter cold, freeze-thaw cycles, drying winds, and heavy snow loads can push even established trees to the edge of survival. For homeowners in Nebraska and Iowa, knowing how to distinguish normal winter dormancy from serious decline can mean the difference between a tree that rebounds in spring and one […]
Summer in Nebraska and Iowa means heat, drought, and the occasional severe storm, a challenging combination for your trees. Temperatures routinely climb above 90°F, putting significant stress on tree roots and canopies. For newly planted trees, especially, these conditions can mean the difference between thriving and failing. Proactive care during the summer months is not […]
Trees are under siege from drought. When you think about drought, I hope you envision a short-term dry spell. But for trees, drought can be a slow-motion disaster. Trees develop weakening roots, invite disease and in extreme cases, can die. As states such as Nebraska deal with increasingly severe and prolonged droughts, many homeowners are […]
