I received this essay from my mother in law the other day. Her cousin, who is 91 and living in Flushing, NY, wrote it just prior to moving out of a house she lived in for over 50 years. She calls it a "letter" to her tree, and it brings to mind that you don't have to live on 50 acres or live in rural America to appreciate the natural beauty God created. Cousin Frances lived in one of the most populated regions of this country and still understands the importance of taking care of this wonderful earth. “My Tree” From my window I watched … [Read more...]
Top Ten Mistakes in Planting Trees
April 26, 2010 By
Planting trees is always an exciting time. You have a great idea as to how they will look once planted on your property and you can envision what they will become as they grow and prosper through the years. There is also a lot of anxiety associated with planting trees; Did I do it correctly? Will the trees live? What more can I do to make sure the trees thrive. According to the Nebraska Forest Service, the ten most common mistakes in planting trees are: 1. Poor selection - Make sure the tree is healthy to begin with. Take the … [Read more...]
Log Scale Stick
April 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Here's a great tool to help you estimate trees sizes, so you can better understand timber value. It's easy to use and inexpensive. Check it out! … [Read more...]
