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October 7, 2021
Tips for Keeping Trees Healthy
Very few trees die of old age in residential or urban areas—mechanical damage and improper care pose huge threats to trees. If you don’t listen carefully to what your tree... more
August 25, 2021
Summer Tree Care Tips: Watering
Is your tree thirsty? Did you plant a new tree earlier this spring? Does the soil surrounding the trunk look like the surface of the moon? Is it showing signs... more
January 20, 2021
Structural Pruning of a Young Tree
Nursery grown trees are often pruned to produce a compact, bushy appearance, resulting in branches packed closely on the stem. Begin a pruning program after planting to create a mature... more
January 20, 2021
Tree Care Toolkit
It is obvious that healthy trees beautify our urban environment, but did you know they also provide numerous environmental, economic, social and health benefits that make our communities more livable?... more
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