Tree and shrub care
Maybe you’ve never given them much thought, but trees are everywhere. They’re in our yards, parks, cemeteries, natural areas, along our streets…yes, everywhere! And even if you don’t always notice them, we need them. We need them to clean our air, provide shelter from summer heat and winter winds, and bring beauty to our world.
We also employ them as guideposts and to mark time. “Meet me under the oak near the library”, or, “let’s plant a tree to announce the arrival of our new baby girl/boy.” And have you ever stood next to a really old tree? Touched it and wondered how it got there? Who planted it? Marveled at all of the history seen by its massive trunk and branches?
I’ll bet there are trees in your town that witnessed early settlers and pioneers heading westward, or remember the day Iowa became the 29th state. An oft- quoted adage goes something like, “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago…and the next best time is today.” It’s also been said people who plant trees are optimists and confident about the future. So, to honor trees and those who did and will plant them, do what you can to keep the cycle going. And thank for visiting this page.
Tree Selection 
Tree Planting
Learn How to Plant a Container-Grown Tree
Planting Trees in the Landscape
Consulting Arborists Provide Service in Iowa
Tree Problems, Pests and Management
Identifying Tree Problems Rhizosphaera Needle Cast
Identifying and Handling Tree Root Issues Stigmina Needle Cast
Understanding Decline in Trees
Pruning Trees: Shade, Flowering, and Conifer
Oak Wilt - Identification and Management
Iron Chlorosis in Pin Oak and River Birch
Peeling and Splitting Bark on Shade Trees
Bacterial Spot on Stonefruit Trees
Videos
The Integrated Pest Management Program and horticulture experts with Iowa State University often do videos on different aspects of tree maintenance and care. Check back here frequently for more informative videos!
Principles of Pruning, Part 1: When and Why to Prune
Principles of Pruning, Part 2: Making a Good Cut
Principles of Pruning, Part 3: Included Bark
Principles of Pruning, Part 4: The Suppression Cut
How to Plant a Container Grown Tree
Dothistroma Needle Blight of Pine Trees
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