by Arbor Ranger | Apr 10, 2018 | Contests
1st Place: Maks Cucuz Grimmer Middle School Schererville, IN Teacher: Kristin Duncan 2nd Place: Lauren Summerville Hebron Elementary School Valparaiso, IN Teacher: Alyssa Hildebrandt 3rd Place: Alivia Bushman Central Elementary School Lawrenceburg, IN Teacher: Miss...
by admin | Aug 26, 2017 | Ranger News
Of the many ways to kill a tree in the landscape, Girdling Roots ranks high among them, along with poor irrigation, planting too deep (which often causes girdling roots), and mechanical injuries. But just what are girdling roots and where do they come from? [Note:...
by admin | Aug 26, 2017 | Ranger News
“I’ve got some kind of creepy fungus all over my tree! Will it kill my tree?” I get asked this A LOT. And so, I’ve created this post to offer a brief, but hopefully interesting discussion about the fascinating natural phenomena known as LICHENS...
by admin | Aug 22, 2017 | Ranger News
Providing adequate water for your trees can be a challenge sometimes because it means you have to: remember to do it, know when & how much to do it, and do it in a way that doesn’t discourage you from doing it. In this post, I hope to provide you access to...
by admin | Aug 8, 2017 | Ranger News
[Last update: November 2025] Quick Links to Topics Covered in This Article: INTRODUCTION • 17 Essential Elements Using the Soil pH Chart • How a Soil Analysis Report Can Help You How To Get Your Soil Tested INTRODUCTION Have you ever gone to a tree nursery...
by Arbor Ranger | Apr 10, 2017 | Contests
1st Place: Ana Arreola, and her Teacher, Mallory Paswater, of South Decatur Elementary, Greensburg, IN 2nd Place: Travis Glossenger, and his Teacher, Tracy Hand, of Chrichfield Elementary, La Porte, IN 3rd Place: Olivia Link, and her Teacher, Kullen Day, of Eastern...
by admin | Feb 20, 2017 | Ranger News, Teachers & Parents
Guiding young and medium-aged trees to develop good branch architecture is key to sustainable tree plantings. The most common method of training and developing healthy growth is by means of proper pruning. But, have you ever wondered how pruning affects a tree?...
by admin | Dec 20, 2016 | Ranger News
[Last update: November 2025] Quick Links to Topics Covered in This Article: INTRODUCTION • Before, During, and After Tree Planting Location, Location, Location • Tree Selection Proper Planting • Good Cultural Practices High pH Indiana Soils: What Trees Can I...
by admin | Dec 14, 2016 | Ranger News
The Indiana Department of Education has announced the following STEM Certified Schools which underwent a rigorous application and review process in order to be awarded. While these are some of the first, other schools will be able to build on their accomplishments....
by admin | Dec 10, 2016 | Ranger News
Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom is being planned for Goddard School A special invitation has been extended to participate in a project to bring more trees and other greenery into Carmel’s urban forest, reduce hardscape, and help create future generations of tree...
