As the Ash Tree Goes – What Are We Losing?
With the introduction of emerald ash borer into the United States in 2002, hundreds of millions of ash trees have been lost. But what else are we losing with the invasion of this pest? Why are ash trees so important to the landscape of the Unites States and Canada. For years now, we here in […]
Invasive Pests Update 2025
Invasive pests are among us, but hopefully not yet in our area. But they are coming. Be ready! We have been fairly blessed so far in the Central Great Plains Region to not have too many invasive pests. However, there is no barrier to stop them from coming sooner or later. So we need to […]
2024 Year in Review
It is that time of year again, time for a review of 2024. Each year comes with its own problems and outcomes. But each year also comes with exciting things and rewards along with them. I try to put my best effort into each year as it comes along to make it the best possible […]
2023 Year In Review
Another year has come and gone. 2023 was a great year for me personally, especially at work. My job overall transformed and I had less back problems because of it. In early 2023, I took over the Nursery Manager position here at Grimm’s Gardens, while still heading the Landscape Maintenance department, and doing tree consultations. […]
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Brown County Kansas
As many of you know, Brown County Kansas is the homeplace of Grimm’s Gardens. And because of that, anything important starts here first. Last week, a group of Kansas foresters, entomologists, and Doug Grimm met south of Hiawatha to look over some ash trees. And what did they find? Yes, they found emerald ash borer. […]
Emerald Ash Borer Management
Emerald ash borer is and has been a problem for quite some time now. We have established populations of EAB (emerald ash borer) in many areas of the Central Great Plains and Midwest. It is here to stay, and we must learn the best management practices if we are to see any ash trees survive. […]
