Arboriculture

As a follow-up to last week’s post about trees, wind and possible damage, I took my own advice and called two professional arborists. They determined the tree should be removed. And so, it was. What were the steps to take in removing a tree?

On December 30, 2025, wind gusts in the general Marblehead, Ohio, region were significantly strong, with reports near Lake Erie reaching up to 72 mph at a weather station in Fairport Harbor and up to 60 mph in other parts of northern Ohio. So, what did our trees have to say about the wind? Were we listening?

On a recent walk in the cemetery near our office, I came upon a downed tree. Remarkably, I took a picture of the same tree 4 days ago and it looked fine. But unknown to me at the time, rot was lurking in a poor crotch angle.

One of the best ways to learn about insect and disease problems that effect plants is a hands-on approach. OGIA Hosted one of 5 remaining Walkabouts for Industry Professionals.

The Tri-State Green Industry Conference (GIC) has been offered annually for over 85 years. From its humble beginnings in a greenhouse head house, the GIC has grown to become a premier regional training event with 7 educational tracks.