Right before the snow hit this year, we spent a cold day on Smith Rock Way, right next to Smith Rock State Park, outside of Terrebonne. Alongside the road, were 35 Lombardy poplars that were posing a hazard to the roadway, nearby electrical lines and the adjacent property. Because the […]
It’s hard to believe it is almost mid-October with this amazingly warm weather. We all know this can all change, though! Early to mid-fall is a good time to plant perennials and trees in Bend and Central Oregon. Our local nurseries and landscape supply places have a good supply […]
NOTE: This copy was taken from the Texas A & M Department of Ecosystem Science and Management Department
Wayne K. Clatterbuck, Associate Professor Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries University of Tennessee, David S. Vandergriff, UT Extension Urban Horticulture & Forestry, Kim D. Coder Professor, Silvics/Ecology Warnell School of Forest Resources The […]
The American hornet moth, Sesia tibialis, is a pest that can be found attacking poplars, willows and aspens. Also sometimes known as the Cottonwood crown borer, it is found in many areas in North America. Over the past year, we have seen several infestations in the Central Oregon region.
Adults […]
So, you’ve decided you want to plant a few trees on your property, but you don’t know if you want to go the “native” or “non-native” route. We’ll try to give you some information that might help you understand the debate on […]
Tree removal is always a last resort for us, but in late winter 2014, we removed several trees in Pioneer Park in Bend. This was a pretty big job and it was a shame to lose some of Bend’s finest old trees. The trees were infested with the Black […]
The boxelder bug (Boisea trivittata) is an insect that is usually found around female box elder trees, as well as maple and ash trees. They are about ½ inch long, black with orange or red markings. The young bugs are […]
Happy Oregon Arbor Week! Oregon Arbor Week is a time to celebrate our trees by planting ceremonial trees, educating children and adults about the importance of trees, and honor the important role trees play in our daily lives.
Tree removal is a necessity at times. Stump removal is not always a necessity, but there are some good reasons to remove a stump on your property.
There are many studies that show, in addition to environmental and social goodness, trees are a wise economic investment. There are many economic benefits of trees including:
