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Articles
- Winter Celebration
- Opposums are Awesome (and No, They Don't Have Rabies)
- September 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | Project Pando Needs Your Donations
- August 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | Worried About Big Trees?
- Think Your Tree Needs to Be Removed? 6 Reasons You Might Be Wrong
- July 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- June 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- How to Perform Structural Pruning
- May 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | How to Perform Structural Pruning
- Video | How to Perform the 3-Cut Pruning Method
- How to Properly Prune Using the 3-Cut Method and The Reduction Cut
- April 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | Learn How to Save Time and Help Heal Earth in Our New Book
- March 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- Setting the Stage—A Conversation About Why Change is Necessary
- February 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- Tree Root Structure
- January 2024 Treecologist Tribune
- Point of View: 2023 Year in Review at Leaf & Limb
- November 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- Bats are the Best (and, Unfortunately, They're Endangered)
- October 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | The Story of A Seed
- September 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | Meadows, Thickets, and Pocket Forests: Going Beyond the Traditional Landscaping Model
- Pocket Forests
- Wondering How to Get Rid of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale?
- August 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | From Seeds to Serenity: The Piedmont Prairie Process
- 10 Native Flowers and Grasses to Plant in a Central North Carolina Piedmont Prairie
- July 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | Tree Roots Don't Break Pipes
- Do Roots Cause Damage? Debunking 3 Common Myths About Tree Roots
- Stop Blaming Tree Roots: 5 Ways to Proactively Prevent Property Damage
- June 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- 10 Native Shrubs to Plant in Central North Carolina
- Video | How to Manage Invasive Plants
- Managing Invasive Plants
- May 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- Video | Earth Day is Every Day
- Plants Make the Planet Go Round
- 4th Annual Spring Scavenger Hunt
- March 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- We Are Safe At All Times: Our Approach to Tree-Climbing Safety
- Video | Climbing with Archie: How to Climb a Tree Like an Arborist
- Video | Day in the Life
- February 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- Why I Recommend Herbicide for Some Ecological Restoration Projects
- Point of View: Behind the Scenes at Leaf & Limb
- Video | How Hand Pruning Your Shrubs is Faster, Cheaper, and Healthier than using a Hedge Trimmer!
- Checklist: Tools and Supplies for Hand Pruning Your Shrubs
- Still Using Hedge Trimmers? Hand Pruning is Better for Your Shrubs
- January 2023 Treecologist Tribune
- Sapling Stories: Bald Cypress
- October 2022 Treecologist Tribune
- Friend or Foe? Snakes (Yes, Even Copperheads) Are Important to Our Ecosystem.
- Project Pando Needs Your Help! How to Collect Native Tree Seeds
- Project Pando: Community Seed Collection
- Video | Piedmont Prairies: An Alternative to Grass and Lawns Where Beauty and Life Thrive!
- August 2022 Treecologist Tribune
- Planting a Piedmont Prairie Helped Change the Way I See the World
- Piedmont Prairies: The Process & What to Expect
- Video | How to Structurally Prune a Tree for Strength
- [Case Study] Before and After: Structural Pruning on an Oak Tree
- Video | How to Spot a Dead or Dying Tree
- Video | Bigger is Not Always Better! Planting Small Can Lead to Big Benefits.
- Bigger is Not Better! 3 Reasons Why You Should Plant Trees When They are Smaller
- Video | How Invasives Harm Our Local Ecosystem (And the ONE Thing You Can Do to Help)
- How Invasive Trees and Shrubs Harm Our Local Ecosystem and One Way You Can Reverse That Damage
- 10 Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Central North Carolina
- 3rd Annual Spring Scavenger Hunt
- Fascinators and Flagella: How to Host a Tea Party for Soil Microbes
- Compost Tea Makes Soil Healthy and Trees Happy
- Video | Tea for Your Trees
- Video | Mulch Volcanoes: Deceptively Deadly
- Are Mulch Volcanoes Threatening The Trees in Your Neighborhood?
- Sapling Stories: Beryl's Beauties
- Video | Sheep, Seeds, and Swales: An Update from Project Pando
- 6 Reasons Why Planting A Native Tree Benefits the Environment and Our Local Ecosystem
- Video | Drop That Rake: Save Time and Money by Leaving Your Leaves
- Project Pando: Native Seed Drive 2021
- Video | How to Plant a Tree: The Definitive Guide to Proper Planting
- 10 Simple Steps to a Perfectly Planted Tree or Shrub
- Video | 3 Ways City Life Stresses Trees (And What You Can Do to Help)
- Why is Tree Care Important? Outside of the Forest, Trees Face Unique Challenges.
- Emerald Ash Borers are Killing Trees. A Simple Treatment Can Stop Them.
- Business Conservationist of the Year
- Video | Did you Know? The Secret to Fertilizing your Trees and Shrubs Without Using Chemicals.
- Chemical Fertilizers: 3 Surprising Myths and Why You Should Choose Organic Matter Instead
- 4 Options for Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs the Cheap, Easy, and Healthy Way
- Video | 4 Fundamentals of Tree Care
- Not Sure How to Care for your Trees? 4 Simple Steps to Happy, Healthy Trees
- [Parody] Video | Introducing Timber: the Only Dating App for Trees
- Video | Introducing Archie the Arborist: 5 Amazing Tree Facts
- We Show That We Care: The History of Project Pando
- How to Spot a Pine Borer Infestation
- Video | How to Plant a Tree: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Pick Up a Shovel
- Drop that shovel! 5 Questions to Ask Before Planting
- 10 Native Trees to Plant in Central North Carolina
- Holiday Gift Guide for That Special Tree in Your Life
- Measure What Matters - We are B Corp Certified!
- Video | Wood Chips: The Secret Ingredient to Healthy Trees
- Top 10 Reasons to Choose Wood Chips Over Other Types of Mulch
- Healthy Eating Plate for Trees
- Video | Welcome to Project Pando
- Video | Structure is Strength - How to Make your Trees More Safe Using Pruning.
- Are Your Trees Safe? Prune to Make Them Stronger.
- How to Select a Safe Branch for a Tree Swing
- Your Dirt is Hungry
- Video | Soil is Alive
- Recipe: Savory Soil Casserole
- How Trees Can Heal Earth & What We Can Do to Help
- Earth Day Bingo
- Video | How Trees Can Save the Earth
- Spring Tree Care Checklist
- Spring Scavenger Hunt
- Don't Make a Deadly Mistake: Top 10 Questions to Consider Before Pruning
- Video | Planning to Prune? Use this simple framework and avoid deadly mistakes.
- Video | Rooted by Our Purpose: A New Direction at Leaf & Limb
- Why Dead Wood is Good Wood
- Video | Want More Birds in your Backyard? Plant These Native Trees.
- Best Native Trees for Butterflies
- Fall & Winter Tree Care Checklist
- Video | Fall Tree Care Checklist: Leave your Leaves, Plant New Trees, and Other Important Tasks
- Top 10 Most Surprising Benefits of Trees
- How I Learned to Love My Trees
- Video | Trees are Critical to Our Future
- Think Your Tree is Dead? Look a Little Closer
- How to Spot a Dead or Dying Tree
- Video | How to Spot the Warning Signs: Dead, Dying or Hazardous Trees
- Right Tree, Right Place: What to Plant and Where to Plant it
- Video | How To: Choosing the Right Tree for Any Location
- Our Favorite Tree Recommendations for Tricky Areas
- Using Fertilizer? Think Twice Before You Do.
- The #1 Reason Most Soil Tests Don't Work
- Friend or Foe: When to Take Action Against Pests
- The Insect Apocalypse is Here. How Can You Help?
- 16 Fascinating Facts About Fungi
- Mycorrhizal Fungi: The Unsung Heroes of Tree Care
- [Case Study] Watch How Soil Improvement Turned this Tree from Sickly to Stately
- From Dead Dirt to Healthy Soil in 7 Simple Steps
- 6 Pruning Mistakes to Avoid
- How to Install and Enjoy Your Rain Gauge
- Help Save the Monarch Butterflies!
- 4 Fascinating Facts About Mistletoe
- Proper Care for Newly Planted Trees
- 8 Ways to Accidentally Kill Your Tree When Planting
- Drop that Rake! Why Leaving the Leaves is Vital to Your Trees' Health
- Save Time This Fall: Leave Your Leaves
- Video | How To: The Fundamentals Of Watering
- Video | The Fundamentals of Mulch: Proper Care, Installation, and Selection
- Too Many Choices: Which Mulch or Weed Barrier Should I Choose?
- When Good Mulch Goes Bad
- How To: The Fundamentals of Mulch Installation
- 5 Ways to Spot a Thirsty Tree or Shrub
- Soaker Hoses, Irrigation Systems, and Treegators, Oh My!
- Drought Resistant Trees
- How To: The Fundamentals of Watering
- The Joy of Planting Native Trees in Durham, North Carolina
- Crepe Myrtle Pruning Class and Demonstration
- Brightening Up Neighborhoods Across Durham
- Changing lives one seed at a time in Durham
- Soil Decompaction - An Essential for Good Tree Health
- Emerald Ash Borer is in NC!
- Cabling & Bracing - Options for Making Your Tree Safer
- Tree Care for Crape Myrtles
- How to Prevent Tree Damage
- Help! My Tree Has a Disease!
- Dragon’s Blood Tree
- Deep Root Fertilization: Myths & The Truth
- The Dangerous Truth About Ghost Insurance Policies
- Happy Trees Begin With Proper Planting
- Trees & Shrubs Need Check-Ups Too!
- How To Protect Your Trees from a Lightning Strike
- Mulching: A Cheap, Easy Way to Increase the Health of Your Trees!
- Crape Myrtles: A Tale of Love, Murder, and Proper Pruning
- The World's Oldest Trees
- Help! Insects are Attacking my Trees & Shrubs!
- Tree Care: Save Money and Increase Your Property Value
- Root Collar Excavation is Critical to Your Tree's Survival!
- Tree Risk Assessment: The Key to Safer Trees & Peace of Mind!
- 10 Tips on How to Choose the Right Tree Service and Avoid Scams
- Happy Trees Grow from Healthy Soil
- TCIA Accreditation: Empowering You With Confidence
- What is Tree Care?
- Mulch Volcanoes: The Mt. St. Helens of Tree Problems
- Trees Need a Thriving Soil Food Web
Videos
- Spot the Warning Signs: Dead, Dying or Hazardous Trees
- The Fundamentals of Mulch: Proper Care, Installation, and Selection
- Project Pando in 8 Minutes - A Plan to Help Heal the Planet
- How to Pick the Right Tree for Any Location
- How To: The Fundamentals Of Watering
Careers
Book
- Why This Book is Worth Your Time
- This Book is My Act of Reciprocity
- Section 1: Four Fun Essays About Healthy Natural Systems
- Chapter 1: Trees Build Soil
- Chapter 2: Soil Stores Fresh Water & Trees Move It
- Chapter 3: Trees Feed & Shelter Terrestrial Life
- Chapter 4: Trees Pump CO2 From the Atmosphere & Sequester it Within Life
- Section 2: Four Not-So-Fun Essays About Broken Natural Systems
- Chapter 5: We Are Destroying Forests & Grasslands
- Chapter 6: We Are Turning Soil into Dirt & Running Out of Fresh Water
- Chapter 7: We Are Killing Life
- Chapter 8: In Terms of CO2, We Are Returning to the Carboniferous Period
- Section 3: Fast & Easy Ways to Help Heal Earth
- Chapter 9: Some Important Notes Before We Begin
- Chapter 10: Start with Planting Trees—One of The Most Important Things We Can Do
- Chapter 11: Save Existing Trees—They Rarely Need to Be Removed
- Chapter 12: Perform Structural Pruning to Increase Stability—It’s the Only Pruning That Matters
- Chapter 13: A Very Short Diversion on Pruning Shrubs
- Chapter 14: Promote Soil Bursting with Life
- Chapter 15: More Easy Ways to Promote Outrageous Diversity!
- Section 4: More Powerful Ways to Help Heal Earth
- Chapter 16: Lawns Are Ecological Disasters—Replace Them with Meadows from Seed
- Chapter 17: Pocket Forests—A Better Way to Plant Trees
- Section 5: Lead & Inspire Communities to Help Heal Earth
- In Closing
- Please Donate to Project Pando & Help Heal Earth
- A Note of Gratitude
- Appendix
- References
- About the Author