How Do Trees Survive Cold Temperatures?

Here in Wisconsin, yet again, we’ve just survived another round of bone chilling, undeniably frigid temperatures with wind chills plummeting nearly to –30 F and lower in some places. Just another winter day (or week in this case) in the Badger State, right? For those that decide to brave the stinging cold and venture out…

The Magical Biochar

Whether planting trees or air spading, we incorporate biochar into the soil whenever we can. What exactly is biochar, though? Biochar is the result of heating biomass, such as forestry or agricultural waste, through a process called Pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is the heating of an organic material in the absence of oxygen. Due to the lack…

Tips for Watering Your Trees the Right Way

Adding a new tree to your landscape is an important contribution to the future health of our planet. Trees are amazingly complex organisms that bring immense value to the areas where they grow. Trees improve air quality by filtering contaminants from the air. They enhance water quality by reducing flooding and erosion. The evaporation from…