Trees

Fall brings cooler temperatures and brilliant autumn color. And for many, the arrival of autumn also means yard work...time to rake the leaves, dead head the flowers, prune back our bushes, and tidy up our gardens going into winter. But, do we really need to spend days trimming, raking, blowing,…

Have you noticed trees with brown leaves and what looks like spider webbing all over them? The culprit is most likely the mimosa webworm (Homadaula anisocentra)! These caterpillars are occasional pests of the mimosa tree and several varieties of honey locust. The mimosa webworm's lifecycle: This pest produces two overlapping…

Why Trees are Essential to a Healthy Watershed We all live in a watershed—a land area where all rain and stormwater drain to a common body of water such as a creek, river, or lake. The Blue River Watershed is one of Kansas City’s most vital natural systems. It spans…