Woody Ornamental Woman

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

Glad my discovery is finally getting its due diligence ...

03/30/2026

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While most holidays celebrate something that has already happened and is worth remembering, Arbor Day represents a hope for the future. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty — all for a better tomorrow.

https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/history

03/30/2026

Wound wood!!! Love it when you see a tree begin to heal itself.

Trees respond to injuries by reorganizing living cells around a wound, and this study shows that they don’t just seal the surface—they rebuild the vascular system that keeps them alive. When bark and cambium are damaged, nearby cells shift into a flexible, stem cell like mode and begin forming new secondary vascular tissue, which becomes new wood and inner bark. This helps reconnect the tree’s internal flow of water and sugars so it can keep growing. Because trees face constant stress from storms, insects, animals, and human activity, this ability to regenerate damaged tissue is essential for long-term health and survival.
For Tennessee’s urban forest, this matters every day. Street trees deal with lawnmowers, w**d trimmers, car doors, construction nicks, and storm damage. Understanding how trees rebuild their vascular system helps explain why proper pruning, avoiding trunk wounds, and protecting the root flare are so important. A tree that can seal cleanly and quickly is more likely to stay healthy, provide shade, cool neighborhoods, manage stormwater, and support wildlife. When we reduce unnecessary wounds and give trees the space and care they need, we’re helping their natural system do its job—strengthening the canopy that keeps Tennessee’s towns cooler, greener, and more resilient.

This message brought to you by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. For more information, visit https://tufc.com/. To become a member, click https://tufc.com/membership/.

03/28/2026

Worst insect ever!!!!!

Have you scouted for Japanese maple scale yet? You can begin treatments of pyriproxyfen + horticultural oil now to prevent the next generation's egg development and hatch in May.

03/02/2026

Large and mature city trees don’t die from one big event — they wear out over time. Heat, dry spells, poor soils, and tight planting spots slowly weaken them, and once they’re stressed, pests and diseases move in. Little things we barely notice — mower bumps, construction nicks, bad pruning — add up too. Cities across Tennessee see the same pattern: urban trees live tougher lives than forest trees, and they don’t last as long because of it. When we protect their roots, give them space, and choose species that handle our climate, our neighborhoods stay cooler, greener, and more welcoming.

This message brought to you by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. For more information, visit
https://tufc.com/. To become a member, click https://tufc.com/membership/.

02/10/2026

It’s almost garden time! Who’s ready for a cleanup after we thaw out!!! Holler at your girl!

01/27/2026

01/11/2026

Staking can be necessary at times, but should be done correctly to decrease the potential of trunk damage.

(01/02/26) One of the most common mistakes is leaving trees staked too long.

01/10/2026

The man!

01/08/2026

If you’re looking for someone to clean up your landscape, light pruning or just mulching to winterize your plant beds, I’m your gal! Please give a holler or post below!