Ep 78: ArborVentures: Emerald Ash Borer, Tree Removal & What to Plant in Nebraska
ArborVentures: What Wahoo Homeowners Need to Know About Their Trees When should you call a tree professional? Can an ash tree still be saved? And what should you plant if you're replacing a tree in your yard? In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we’re joined by Melanie and Tim Mongar of ArborVentures for a conversation that might have you looking at the trees in your own yard a little differently. We talk about the work ArborVentures does throughout the area, what homeowners should be watching for when it comes to the health of their trees, and why sometimes a tree that looks perfectly fine may already be dealing with a problem. A big part of our conversation focuses on emerald ash borer , which is already affecting ash trees throughout the Wahoo area. Tim and Melanie explain how the insect affects a tree over time, why the damage may not be obvious at first, and why homeowners with ash trees shouldn't wait too long to decide whether they want to treat them. We also get into the questions homeowners actually want answered: How do you know if a tree needs to come down? How is tree work priced? What happens after storms? And if you have to replace a tree, what should you plant next? And yes, we even get into which trees the experts would—and wouldn't—choose for their own yards. 00:00 – Welcome to Chamber Chat 00:38 – Meet Melanie and Tim Mongar of ArborVentures 04:30 – Big trees, storm damage and when trees need to come down 07:24 – Emerald ash borer in the Wahoo area 07:38 – What happens after an ash tree becomes infested 10:28 – Not every curling leaf is emerald ash borer 11:52 – Why now is the time to make a decision about your ash trees 12:03 – How to know if you have an ash tree and whether it can still be treated 13:46 – How ArborVentures determines the cost of tree treatment 15:00 – Tree treatment and the costs homeowners need to consider 21:37 – What are good trees to plant in Nebraska? 24:43 – Why choosing the right tree depends on your property 28:12 – What to consider before planting a tree that will eventually get BIG 33:00 – Wrapping up with ArborVentures Whether you have an older tree you're worried about, an ash tree you're not sure what to do with, or you're thinking about planting something new, this episode is packed with practical information from people who work with trees every day. 🎙️ Listen to the full conversation with Melanie and Tim Mongar of ArborVentures on Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat. Keep it local, friends! In This Episode
