Trees
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During the last week of February, I was out pruning some trees and got to experience an amazing sap flow on one of the river birch trees we have planted in our front yard. Usually, I prune my trees earlier in the winter, but got behind with some other chores this year. When I removed…
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The Holly (Ilex) genus consists of more than 400 species. Hollies offer a diverse range of plant characteristics. They can be deciduous or evergreen and vary from small (18 inches) to very large (over 50 feet). Fall and early winter is the ideal time to plant hollies and other new shrubs in your landscape. Female…
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Construction and major landscape renovations can have a negative impact on existing trees, but the damage is often not immediately visible. We commonly see trees, in close proximity to the construction zone, die within five to seven years of building a new home. In many cases, trees should be removed prior to a home being…
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This month Paul Pugliese addresses a common issue with Japanese Maple root suckers that grow from grafted rootstock.
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