I was amazed as I learned about the soil food web and mycorrhizae fungi and all the benefits they provide plants and soil.  We know that bacteria play a role providing those benefits and we are just learning that some of those benefits are provided while bacteria...

Letter to the Editor I enjoyed the very thorough article on Fertilization of Trees by Keith Babberney.  I have changed my approach to this practice over the years.  For the first half of my career, I fertilized or recommended fertilization for every tree in my care on...

Barricades or fencing should be installed around the trees near the drip line before any equipment has access to the property. Pruning, fertilization, and other tree care should be done before construction begins. Keeping a tree healthy is much easier and less...

Tillandsia recurvata – “ball moss” The debate over ball moss has stressed marriages, destroyed friendships, and caused heated debates between professionals. Many observers are absolutely certain they have seen ball moss kill branches and trees. Others point to the...

I am fascinated by the plant cell… All life functions must occur within a cell.  This microscopic structure is filled with organelles and tunnels and performs manufacturing of everything needed for life on an unimaginable scale at speeds that cannot be comprehended....