MACOMB — Picking a tree for a windbreak is a big decision. A windbreak protects a home from the constant Illinois wind and blowing snow. With this important job, you want the trees that make up your ...

Cool, windy days remind us how useful windbreak trees are. Effective windbreak plantings save energy dollars, paying for themselves many times over the years. They also make our lives easier and our ...

LINCOLN — Designing an effective windbreak with trees and shrubs is important to meet the goals and purpose of the landowner. Trees are around for a long time so a person wants them to function as ...

Not every tree belongs close to your home. Some popular picks can cause costly problems over time, making placement far more ...

Curtis Zerface remembers when farmers routinely planted windbreaks to protect their fields. But times and farming practices have changed. Reflecting the regionwide trend, no windbreaks were planted in ...

FARGO — The holiday ice storm that ripped through the region over Christmas left serious damage in its wake. In addition to the hundreds of power poles that were knocked down, leaving thousands ...

Trees are some of the longest-living creatures on Earth, so choosing which ones to plant on your property is no small decision — they could potentially be there for generations to come. Aside from ...