Green Bellevue & Bellevue Tree Board Blog
Removing Tree of Heaven
The Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus tree) is rapidly spreading into residential areas of Bellevue, especially in Old Towne near Jewel Park all the way up both Bellevue Boulevard and Lincoln Road. Do you have these trees in your yard? Learn how to safely and successfully remove the trees.
Wow. American Linden
The Bellevue Tree Board’s monthly article - This month we read about the flowering Linden Tree (basswood) with its delightful botanical fragrance to experience this time of year.
Leave the Leaves
With cooler weather finally here, many of us are wrapping up the gardening season. A few chores remain—but one big question always comes up: what should we do with all those leaves?
Mimosa Webworms are Showing up on Locust Trees
Mimosa webworms are beginning to show up on locust trees across the Omaha area. Have you seen them?
Pear Rust is on the Move
Most gardeners have heard of cedar-apple rust and cedar-hawthorn rust…but here’s a surprise for many: that same fungus responsible for cedar-hawthorn rust can also infect ornamental pear trees, especially the widely planted (but now discouraged) Callery pear and its cultivars.
Cleaning Garden Tools
Garden tools are a significant gardening expense, so proper care can make them last a very long time.