Splintered Forest Blog

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Solutions: Safeguarding the Trees on Your Property from the Threat The threat of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has become a major issue for many residents in the Denver Metro area within the last few years. The […]

Plant Health Care and the Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle in Colorado Ash Trees From Egg to Invading:  The Full Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle The Emerald Ash Borer or more commonly referred to as EAB goes through many cycles […]

Emerald ash borer (commonly referred to as EAB) is an insect that was introduced to North America in the 1990s (native to Asia).  Due to the millions of ash trees that EAB has killed, it is now considered the most […]

Emerald ash borer, or EAB as it is commonly referred to, is an emerald green beetle that feeds on ash species of trees. What do you need to about EAB? Will this pesky little beetle harm your trees? Here’s everything […]

As the summer season winds down you have probably started to see the sale and clearance signs popping up as stores try to clear out their leftover inventory. While you might be trying to sneak one more budget friendly, home […]

3 Common Tree Diseases: Blight, Yellow Fungus, and Canker Trees not only enhance the beauty of your landscape but also contribute to the value of your property. However, they can fall victim to various fungal diseases that threaten their health […]

Have you discovered a flurry of caterpillars on your tree? While this might not be an ordinary site, it could be a sign of a Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth infestation. While these creatures might seem harmless, they have the potential to […]

As delicate and beautiful as they may initially appear, the Douglas-fir Tussock Moth (or more simply known as Tussock Moth), poses a significant threat to the lush greenery of our forests and our properties alike with their insatiable appetites. As […]

Have you ever wondered what optimal tree pruning heights are? When deciding how high to prune your trees, it is easy to wonder how high they should actually be pruned. In many cases the height is completely up to the […]

Nectria canker is a common problem found with honey locust trees that impacts not only the health of the tree, but its overall appearance as well.  This fungal infection can severely weaken the honey locust, causing dieback in the branches […]

What Is A Frost Crack? Frost cracks are vertical splits in the bark of a tree and are most often associated with smoother barked trees. These cracks are common in young Maple trees and Sycamore or London-Plane Trees. Warming and […]