March 5th, 2010
Arbor Doctor LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas C. Davis to our professional horticulture staff. Thomas is an ISA Certified Arborist (0023-OH-A) with vast horticultural experience.
During his tenure with the Hamilton County Park System, Xavier University and the City of Covington, Kentucky, Thomas built tremendous skill sets in landscape design and landscape management. His 30+ years in the field of horticulture give him great perception and understanding in the integration of man-made and natural environments.
He is the chairman of the Northern Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Council which assists 22 Northern Kentucky communities in land development and management for the purpose of creating livable communities. As an avid educator Thomas has regularly coordinated and taught numerous horticultural seminars and classes in conjunction with the University of Kentucky and was the keynote speaker at the 2007 Kentucky ISA Arborist’s Conference.
As a vocalist of some renown he has traveled the world with the Southern Gateway Chorus and regaled audiences from Music Hall to Carnegie Hall to Lenin Memorial Hall, Russia. Needless to say his resume speaks volumes, all the way down the list to Eagle Scout! Thomas is a warm, approachable individual with a great sense of humor and a deep seated passion for plant health care. We look forward with great anticipation toward delivering what Thomas refers to as the “WOW” factor in our enhanced ability to develop, manage and protect the value of your landscape investments and providing the level of service we feel you deserve.
Welcome aboard, Thomas!
March 5th, 2010
Speculation that February would be historically cold and snowy turned out to be correct, although liquid precipitation totals (including melted snow) were below normal for the fourth straight month. While not a record cold month, the National Weather Service has issued a summary of what was the snowiest February on record. Read more–>
By the way, while total liquid precipitation was below normal in February, it fell throughout the month then was released all at once in the melting snow toward the end of the month. Therefore, soils are still rather soggy at this point.
February 26th, 2010
It looks like snow is on the way tonight into Saturday. This won’t be a major winter storm but with one to isolated three inch amounts of new snow combined with blowing snow, driving may become dicey at times. Conditions will be worse northeast of Cincinnati with considerable blowing snow in open areas and as much as 3 to 5 inches near Columbus, OH.
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February 25th, 2010
Ron’s latest article in the Cincinnati Horticultural Examiner
If you’re tiring of the long Cincinnati winter and chomping at the bit to get those gardening gloves dirty,…
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February 25th, 2010
Snow flurries and snow showers have the potential to increase and produce some more significant accumulations Friday night into Saturday morning. While just a chance at this point, it is worth noting. Details here.
February 23rd, 2010
The global warming debate takes to the airwaves. Accu-Weather’s Joe Bastardi vs. Bill Nye the Science Guy on the O’Reiley Factor: click here.
February 19th, 2010
In a paper published in Landscape and Urban Planning, Geoffrey Donovan of the U.S. Forest Service found that, on average, street trees add $8,870 to a home’s sales price and reduce its time on the market by 1.7 days. Read more here.
February 19th, 2010
After a weak weather system on Saturday, another strong winter storm will move into the area.
This strong low pressure system will produce up to a foot of snow. However, the track of the low is forecast to move right over Cincinnati. This would move the heavy snow into central and northern Indiana and Ohio with heavy rain possible in Cincinnati.
Such a weather system will likely melt some snow. However, with streets and gutters clogged with ice and snow, this much water could lead to street flooding and home water damage. Colder air will rush in on the back side of this storm with snow showers into midweek.
As predicted for an El Nino winter, water equivalent precipitation has actually been below normal this year. Here is how 2010 compares to the previous two years:
Jan/Feb 2010 to date: 3.51
Normal Jan/Feb liquid precipitation: 5.98
Due to the low amount of water equivalent precipitation this year, we actually needed the moisture. However, with nearly two inches of water in the current snow pack and up to an inch of rainfall possible in the coming storm, we may end up with too much of a good thing. Saturday may be a good day to clear out storm drains…and build an ark!
Ice dams and water damage: click here
Rainfall potential: Click here
Update 2.20.2010… 2130 hours: The track of the storm system will be even farther to the northwest. This will result in less rain in the Ohio Valley, although some rain and melting will still occur.
February 17th, 2010
Our friends at Handyman Matters are starting to get slammed by calls from homeowners reporting water coming into their home through ceilings and windows. Given the amount of snow we have had this past week, ice dams are forming on roofs everywhere in the Cincinnati area. It is likely that ice dams have already formed on your roof.
Translation: There is a reasonable chance that many of you are going to have water coming into your home once this snow and ice starts to melt.
Click here for more information.
February 14th, 2010
Another winter storm is poised to strike the Cincinnati tristate Monday and Monday night. This will be another major storm with heavy accumulations, some wind, and major effects. The snow will begin before dawn on Monday and continue into Monday night, although the heaviest snow should fall between 6AM Monday and 1PM Monday. Details here.
Another winter storm is possible next weekend.
Long range models indicate that this pattern of cold and storms may continue for several weeks. Details here.
With deep snow cover building throughout the Ohio River basin, spring flooding concerns are rising along the Ohio River and its tributaries.
