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Blooms on American Witch Hazel
Read article: Witch Hazel: A late-blooming beauty with fascinating history
Witch Hazel: A late-blooming beauty with fascinating history
Flowers are getting fewer and further between as the fall season transitions to winter. In my garden, aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum...
Gardening gratitude yellow sugar maple leaf with heart cut out in middle bare tree branches in background
Read article: Gardening Gratitude
Gardening Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving During this season of appreciation, it is only right that we take time this week to share a few of our gardening-related...
Pop the cork tree view up into canopy of cork tree cork and bark has been harvested off trunk
Read article: Pop the Cork Tree
Pop the Cork Tree
As the holiday season approaches, many of us will indulge in an alcoholic beverage or two as a part of the celebration. My preferences vary depending...
Beyond maples: Trees for fall color text on top of picture of bright red-orange black gum tree leaves
Read article: Beyond maples: Trees for fall color
Beyond maples: Trees for fall color
With the arrival of color temperatures and shorter days, plants have begun the process of preparing themselves for the coming winter. One of the most...

News Releases

A hand saw cutting into a branch to prune it at the proper location
Cutting back branches leaves trees with healthier outlook
URBANA, Ill. — To stay healthy, sometimes trees need a little help in the form of a trim. Pruning is an essential maintenance activity to promote tree health, safety, and aesthetics. Since trees are large, long-living plants in our landscape, pruning throughout the life of a tree can have a...
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ACES expert: Bats take spotlight during Bat Week
URBANA, Ill. — Bats come out of the shadows during Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, an international awareness campaign that aims to educate the public about bat conservation in the week leading up to Halloween. University of Illinois Urbana...
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Sharpening knowledge of tree care leads to healthier, better-looking trees
URBANA, Ill. — Trees are a beautiful and vital part of our communities, providing many long-term benefits to the public. Routine maintenance and proper care techniques contribute to a longer, healthier life. “Trees improve the local environment, economy, and overall quality of life,”...
green acorns on an oak branch
Tree identification workshop highlights importance of Illinois' native oaks
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois is home to 21 different native oak species whose populations provide habitat and food for wildlife, support biodiverse ecosystems, contribute to improved air and water quality, and provide residential shade benefits that help to reduce energy use. Gain a better...

Videos

Be Safe When Trimming Trees Near Power Lines

Trees and power lines often find themselves mingling together causing safety concerns and requiring a utility’s attention. Oftentimes people aren’t happy about what has to happen next. From funny shaped trees to proper trimming techniques to picking out the right tree to plant around lines, this...