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Pruning can be tricky, so take the proper precautions
An arborist is the best person to call when you need tree limbs cut, but some people do it themselves. Many homeowners suffer too many injuries and even fatalities from falling off of a ladder, or...
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When tree roots start jutting up through concrete, you've got problems
Trees that are planted next to a house, sidewalk, or patio offer shade and other benefits. Unfortunately, the roots cause damage if they find a surface crack and grow through it.
Scott Cullen is...
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Have the integrity of your trees checked before they get you into trouble
Radio interview source: Pete Smith, Urban Forester, Texas A&M Forest Service
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The best time to cut down a tree is the day before it falls down....
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There's no reason to work so hard raking leaves, make the leaves work for you
Radio interview source: David Robson, Extension Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois
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Raking up a big pile of leaves to jump into is great fun...
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Not everything needs a hair cut before winter
Radio interview source: Dennis Patton, Extension Horticulture Agent, Kansas State University
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It's tempting to prune up the tree branches, but...
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A nice, green color is one of the characteristics of a fresh Christmas tree
Radio interview source: Ralph Nilssen, Owner, Kirk Company
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It's not possible to control the natural color of a Christmas tree, so...
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There are many consequences of a wildfire and severe erosion is one of them
Radio interview source: Hughes Simpson, Water Resources Coordinator, Texas Forest Service
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Wildfires that have swept through parts of the country...
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Take steps to prevent transplant shock both before and after uprooting that tree or shrub
Radio interview source: John Fech, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska
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Digging up trees or shrubs and moving them to another location...
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Sunny days and cool nights create beautiful fall color
Radio interview source: Karen Bennett, Extension Forestry Specialist, University of New Hampshire
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Karen Bennett is an extension forestry...
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If your trees have jumped the gun, they could be at risk for insects and disease
Color-changing leaves make for a beautiful display, but early changes in leaf-color can be a sign that your tree is stressed and is susceptible to insect and disease attack.
If the leaves...