Landowners want their black walnut trees to grow into veneer quality, but not all trees make the grade. Here are practical tips to managing your trees.

Most people think of Black Walnut trees as an asset, even if they don’t take the trouble to gather the plentiful nut harvest under them. Walnut is a prized hardwood traditionally used for gun stocks ...

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Black walnut trees, which are both native to and common in Northeast Ohio, have a divisive reputation. If you are looking to plant a new tree in a sunny spot with wet soil, black ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A chance of frost is in the forecast as the growing season winds its way down. Many gardeners perform a fall cleanup and plant a cover crop such as winter ...

On a recent sunny day between rain storms, I finally managed to go on a long-awaited field trip. The journey was just as rewarding as the destination. In the course of his work, native plant ecologist ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

The state nurseries buy only good, clean seeds, Winks said. Seeds cannot be old and rotten, nor can they be infested with ...

The full publication is available for download for $7 in the Purdue Extension Education Store. The field guide helps identify common Indiana woodlot trees. Each week, the Intro to Trees of Indiana web ...