Emerald Ash Borer in Salina KS: Is Saline County Affected?

If you have ash trees in Salina, emerald ash borer (EAB) is worth knowing about. It is a metallic green beetle that kills ash trees, and it has been spreading across Kansas. The good news for Salina is that, as of the latest K-State update,…

Drought-Stressed Trees in Salina KS: Signs and What Helps

Hot, dry summers are hard on Salina trees. City staff have pointed out that dry summers make it difficult to establish new trees, and the same conditions stress mature ones. Drought rarely kills a tree in a single season, but it weakens it, invites pests…

Is Your Tree Dead or Dying? A Salina KS Homeowner Guide

It can be hard to tell whether a tree in Salina is dead, dormant or just stressed, especially after a hot, dry summer or a storm like June 8, 2026. A dead tree is a hazard, but removing a tree that could have recovered is…

Siberian Elm, Silver Maple and Cottonwood in Salina KS: Weak-Wood Trees

Some trees grow fast and fail fast. In Salina, the same few species show up again and again in storm debris: Siberian elm, silver maple and cottonwood. They are common because they grow quickly and tolerate hard sites, and they break because the same fast…

Tree Topping in Salina KS: Why It Harms Trees and What to Do Instead

When a tree gets too big, the quick fix many people hear about is to cut it back hard. That is topping, and arborists almost universally say not to do it. Topping can look like a solution, and a crew may offer it cheaply, but…