Forestry and Trees

Protecting your young trees this winter is important to helping them survive cold temperature. Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom talks about the importance of mulching and applying an anti-transpirant product to protect young and growing trees.

Trees have been rapidly changing color from green to their autumn hues. Justin Evertson from the Nebraska Forest service offers some advice for trees you can plant around your home landscape that offer fantastic fall color.

A majestic oak tree adds stately beauty to any property, and oaks generally provide numerous benefits to homeowners. However, Graham Herbst with the Nebraska Forest Service warns that oak wilt disease can be devastating for red oak trees.

Oak trees thrive in Nebraska's climate. They grow quickly and resist many diseases and insect pests. On today's Almanac, Jennifer Morris from the Nebraska Forest Service discusses several diseases and insect pests that can cause problems for oak trees.

Several species of maples have commanded a lot of attention due to the extraordinary amount of seed they have produced this spring. Nebraska Forest Service Green Infrastructure Coordinator Justin Evertson says some maple trees and other forest trees have what’s known as a “mast year” where they produce excessive seeds. 

Good watering techniques will help your trees thrive this spring after very dry conditions over the winter. Nebraska Extension Instructor Dana Freeman talks about different techniques for watering younger and older trees.