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Tree Tenders

Rebuilding Indianapolis’ Tree Canopy: The Good, the Bad, and How to Get Involved

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: October 1, 2024
Categories: Community Forestry, Education, Engaged Citizens, KIB in the News, News & Features, Research & Data, Tree Tenders, Trees and Native Habitats, Uncategorized, Volunteers

As the President and CEO of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), I’m writing to you with a story that has both a challenging side and a hopeful future—especially if we work together. Let’s start with the tough part. A recent study by American Forests found that over the past decade, Indianapolis’ tree canopy has declined—from covering […]

The Danger of CoDom Stems

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: December 6, 2018
Categories: Education, Tree Tenders, Trees and Native Habitats

Yep … you read that correctly. CoDom stems are a danger to tree health. Here is an easy way to protect your tree. The term “co-dominant stem” is used to describe a tree that is composed of two main stems or leaders. Both stems are usually the same in diameter and length. As the tree […]

Working with Urban and Suburban Soils

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: November 7, 2018
Categories: Education, Tree Tenders

Maria Gulley is the horticulturist at Gardens of Growth, a full service landscape design, build and maintenance firm, where she also manages the company blog. She guests blogs about her experience volunteering as a Tree Tender for KIB and her passion for the value of urban trees and greenspaces, and enhancing our communities. When a soil […]

The Three Cut Pruning Method: What is it?

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: November 2, 2018
Categories: Education, Tree Tenders, Trees and Native Habitats

What is the three cut pruning method? The three cut pruning method is a strategy used to remove larger limbs from a tree. Why is it used? This method is used to reduce the weight of the branch and make a clean proper cut. If a heavy weighted branch is removed improperly, the bark of the tree […]

Don’t be in the dark! Learn how to ID trees by their bark.

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: October 31, 2018
Categories: Community Forestry, Education, Tree Tenders, Trees and Native Habitats

After our recent cold snap, you may be itching to get back outside and stretch your legs. As the temperatures rise and the days get a little bit longer, the outdoors become more inviting. A hike in the woods is a great way to stave off the winter blues, and if you’re a tree nerd […]