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Jeff Johnson, Tree Blogger

Jeff is in his 4th year with Nova Arborist. He holds a B.S. in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and is an ISA Certified Arborist #MA-5869A

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Jeff

Mar 8
1 min

Signs vs Symptoms

When it comes to diagnosing problems with your trees there are two things to look out for, signs & symptoms. Signs are direct evidence of a pest or pathogen ...

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Jeff

Feb 25
1 min

Reduction

If you are concerned about your trees being overgrown and possibly causing damage, don't be too hasty with your pruning decisions. Taking off entire limbs ca...

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Jeff

Feb 13
1 min

Vicious Vines

English Ivy can be very attractive in a landscape due to its ability to quickly grow around a structure or as ground cover. However, it can also very quickly...

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Jeff

Jan 25
1 min

Care For Some Wasp With Your Fig?

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Jeff

Jan 23
1 min

Embracing Fear

Many people assume that we're not afraid of heights, my favorite reply is that we have a healthy respect for them. Fear is an important tool, it's what makes...

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Jeff

Dec 13, 2019
1 min

O Tannenbaum

'Tis the season! When picking out Christmas trees, most people go with the classics: Balsam Fir, Frasier Fir or Noble Fir. Why not mix it up this year? Other...

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Jeff

Dec 5, 2019
1 min

Methuselah

Located high in the White Mountains of California in Inyo National Forest, this Great Basin Bristlecone Pine is estimated to be roughly 4,800 years old. To h...

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Jeff

Nov 19, 2019
1 min

Snowy Storm Damage

The most common storm damage in trees during the winter season is a result of snow and ice build-up on their outermost branches. A good way to prevent this i...

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Jeff

Nov 12, 2019
1 min

Cold Weather Clipping

Just because the trees go dormant doesn't mean our business does! This time of season is perfect for tree pruning for many reasons. Pests and pathogens are a...

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Jeff

Oct 30, 2019
1 min

Leave the Leaves!

It's getting to be that time of year when you need to gather up your fallen leaves and have them taken away. This can either be some back-breaking labor, or ...

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Jeff

Oct 16, 2019
1 min

Angel Oak

Angel Oak, located on Johns Island, South Carolina. This Southern Live Oak is one of the largest Oaks on the planet and is estimated to be around 400 years o...

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Jeff

Oct 10, 2019
1 min

Drip Line

This term is used very often in the tree care industry, so what exactly is it? The drip line is the circumference around the outermost branches of the tree. ...

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Jeff

Sep 24, 2019
1 min

Tree Bandages

Tree wound dressings/sealers have long been discredited by the arborist community. However, many of these products are still widely available. Although they ...

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Jeff

Sep 19, 2019
1 min

Black Knot

This nasty looking fungal infection affects fruiting trees such as cherries and plums. It's spores spread long-range by contact with animals that feed on the...

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Jeff

Aug 29, 2019
1 min

Oak Wilt

This infamous condition is caused by a fungus that enters a tree's vascular tissue, plugging it up and stopping the circulation of water and nutrients. Red O...

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Jeff

Aug 23, 2019
1 min

Girdling Roots

These rogue roots are most common among trees that have been planted too shallow. However, other conditions such as compacted soil or physical barriers can a...

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Jeff

Aug 21, 2019
1 min

Tree Snorkels

As mentioned in "Aeration & Deep Root Feeding", roots need oxygen. But how do their roots get oxygen in wet areas such as swamps, coasts and tidal areas? Wel...

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Jeff

Aug 6, 2019
1 min

You Scratch My Back and I'll Scratch Yours

You have probably noticed patches of what looks like fungus or mold growing on the the trunks and branches of your trees. These are actually lichens; symbiot...

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Jeff

Jul 31, 2019
1 min

General Sherman

Sequoia National Park in California is the proud home of the world's largest tree (for the time being). General Sherman is a Giant Sequoia that measures 275 ...

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Jeff

Jul 29, 2019
1 min

There's No Place Like Home

Many people wonder why it is that their trees need so much attention. After all, if you look at a forest that hasn't been touched in decades, most of the tre...

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