Journeymen's Guide
This area contains resources applicable to skilled labor and trades:
• Electrical resources
• Plumbing resources
• Masonry resources
• Carpentry resources
• HVAC resources
Root-Collar Excavation
TCI Magazine, 2023
This video provides an example of how to excavate the roots of a Bradford pear tree, which had been the victim of mulch mounding for some time and was not in the best shape.
Tree School
Oregon State University Extension, 2011
Woodsman Mark Havel demonstrates tools and techniques used on his Oregon tree farm.
Control Forest Pests by Becoming a Certified Pesticide Applicator
PennState Extension
Certified pesticide applicators are needed to assist with forest management activities. This article provides a step by step approach to become a certified forest pesticide applicator.
Burning Bush
PennState Extension
"This article on burning bush (Euonymus alatus) describes the plant's size, flowers, fruit, leaves, and stem
Privet
PennState Extension
"This article on privet (Ligustrum spp.) describes the plant's size, flowers, fruit, leaves, and stem
Garlic Mustard
PennState Extension
"This four-page article describes garlic mustard's size, flowers, fruit, leaves, and stem
Shrub Honeysuckles
PennState Extension
"This article describes shrub honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.) size, flowers, fruit, leaves, and stem
Autumn Olive
PennState Extension
Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is an exotic deciduous shrub and has been listed as a noxious weed throughout much of its range.
Multiflora Rose
PennState Extension
"This article on multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) describes the plant's size, flowers, fruit, leaves, and stem
Japanese Knotweed
PennState Extension
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica [syn. Polygonium cuspidatum]) is an invasive, exotic weeds found throughout much of the United States and Canada.
Japanese Barberry
PennState Extension
Invasive Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is primarily used as an ornamental hedge plant and is still sold in nurseries and garden centers.
Spotted Lanternfly Management and Pesticide Safety
PennState Extension
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the spotted lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive insect pest present in Pennsylvania and some other eastern states. SLF threatens grape production, tree health and it is a nuisance in landscapes.
Spotted Lanternfly Management for Landscape Professionals
PennState Extension
A guide that reviews the identification, life cycle, and techniques for managing SLF. While it can cause significant damage to plants, it is a nuisance pest in the ornamental and landscape industries.
How To Remove Spotted Lanternfly Eggs
PennState Extension
Learn first-hand how to scrape and destroy spotted lanternfly egg masses, which are visible between October and July.
Tree-of-Heaven
PennState Extension
Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) also known as ailanthus, is a rapidly growing deciduous tree native to both northeast and central China, as well as Taiwan. Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest, is particularly attracted to Tree-of-heaven.
