trees

Picture this: a free tree in your yard, just waiting to grow. That’s the promise of Arbor Day for Yellowstone County residents.

As summer approaches, many are questioning what the future holds for our forests. The recent USFS plan has raised eyebrows and sparked debate.

The Carbon Conservation District is currently conducting its annual Tree and Shrub Sale, which allows residents to order a variety of over 60 Montana-tested trees and various garden plants until April 15th.

Dealerships across the state have partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to give out thousands of free trees in April. I just ordered mine, and it was super easy.

Thinking about growing a few fruit trees in Montana? Before you start digging holes for apple trees in your backyard, read this first.

Bring a little more nature and shade to the urban scene.

Saluting Branches: Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance, a day of service to beautify the trees.

The city's intent with the material is to chip it and compost it. Because of this, no other stuff will be accepted.

First it was the pine beetle. Now, another nasty bug is coming for a popular tree in Montana's urban areas. City park officials are concerned and you should be too.

No I'm not a tree hugger, but they are pretty cool when you think about it!

Your favorite fruit trees are going to die soon in Montana if you see any damage similar to these pictures. A long winter with deep snowbanks made for the perfect "storm" of destruction by a hated rodent - the vole.

I know, it's just a tree, but I'd like to believe the famous line from the book comes into play here. "And the tree was happy."