After much needed and generous rains of one to two inches fell last weekend, a very heavy rain event appears likely this weekend, erasing any vestiges of drought in the Cincinnati area. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, and locally higher, now appears likely between Saturday and Sunday night. Rainfall of this magnitude will lead to localized and flash flooding, and river flooding is also possible. Severe weather is also possible Sunday.
Severe weather and tornadoes possible Saturday evening. Read more here>>>
The warm, dry spring has caused trees and shrubs to progress very quickly this spring. This has presented challenges for us at Arbor Doctor in keeping up as everything happens at once. Please be patient and give us a call if you have a question before we make it out.
Applying mulch in the garden can achieve a pleasing result. It is a simple thing that can be done; but be aware that using the wrong sort of materials can do more harm than good. Read more>>>
Weather conditions have been very dry this spring in the Cincinnati area. Landscapes are dry and lawns, trees, and shrubs are beginning to show stress. Read more>>>
By Margaret Geick, Colorado Master GardenerSM, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, Denver
Insecticides and other pesticides sometimes are needed as a last resort when efforts to grow a healthy plant fail and pests strike. Read more>>>
By Mary Small, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, Urban Integrated Pest Management
The following update is from ODNR Urban Forester Wendi Van Buren. This is a good update, but I don’t agree with the Mariemont mayor who is quoted as saying that there was nothing which could save the ash trees from EAB. There are legitimate arguments for and against treating trees, but treatments have been 98% effective, so I doubt his statement is accurate. -Ron R.
SW Ohio folks:
Mariemont made the news this weekend for removing ash trees in the median of Wooster Pike. Mariemont is less than 2 miles from the Anderson Township EAB find in 2007.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100407/NEWS01/4080360/Mariemont+removes+dying+ash+trees
http://www.wlwt.com/news/23103305/detail.html
Hamilton County EAB map - http://www.agri.ohio.gov/public_docs/eab_maps/eab-map-hamilton.pdf
Wendi Van Buren
ODNR Urban Forester
With snow remaining on the ground through the first week of March, then average temperatures of five degrees above normal in March and plentiful 70’s and 80’s in April, spring so far has been a lot like one of those malfunctioning fireworks displays where everything goes off at once. Not only are blooms progressing quickly, but so are plant pest emergences. This will necessitate adjustment of our schedules to accommodate the quickening pace and be sure things get done in a timely manner.
