Why Do Leaves on a Tree Turn Yellow? 7 Common Causes

Why Do Leaves on a Tree Turn Yellow? 7 Common Causes

A few yellow leaves usually aren’t enough to panic over. Trees lose leaves, deal with heat, and have rough weeks just like the rest of us. When a tree starts turning yellow during spring or summer, though, especially across a large part of the canopy,...
How to Tell if a Tree Is Dying: Signs to Watch For

How to Tell if a Tree Is Dying: Signs to Watch For

Sometimes a tree just looks off. Maybe the leaves are thinning, one side has dead branches, the bark looks rougher than usual, or the tree just doesn’t seem as full as it used to. Most homeowners notice these things before they know what they mean. A struggling...
Emerald Ash Borer Treatment: Options & When It Works

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment: Options & When It Works

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is one of the most destructive tree pests in the U.S., and if you have an ash tree on your property, it’s normal to wonder what your options are. The hard part is that EAB damage can look like other tree health issues at first, and waiting too...
Tree Diseases and Treatment

Tree Diseases and Treatment

Central Missouri is home to a large variety of tree species. Each of these is susceptible to several diseases. This vital element of the ecosystem can become infected if not cared for properly. Infection can lead to damage or even to the death of trees. When trees...