Tree Identification

Tree Of The Month: The Flowering Dogwood

Welcome to our new monthly feature, the Tree of the Month. Each month we’ll provide readers with an in-depth look at a select species of tree. The focus of the Tree of the Month feature will be on trees native to the Midwest or that will thrive in area soil [...]

Don’t Overlook Evergreens

So you would like to add trees to your landscaping, preferably trees that will have a visual impact – maybe throughout the year – and that are low-maintenance. Many homeowners immediately go to the tried and true standby species that do well in the Missouri climate. Oaks, maples, birches, Japanese [...]

Tree identification: Oaks

Are you hoping to find an oak tree, but don’t know how to identify it? Don’t worry! With just a few simple steps, you can learn how to easily spot the features of an oak tree. Oak trees are one of the most recognizable and important components of our forests [...]