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Tree Planting & Transplanting
Should Burlap or Wire Baskets Be Removed When Planting Trees?
Even if it's organic, you should remove as much of the burlap as you can. Then, only remove this much of the wire basket...
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Tree Selection Guide
Thirsty Plants: Which Plants Absorb Excess Water in a Yard?
Struggling with standing water in your yard? Here’s a list of the best plants by zones that absorb water. In this post, you will find water-loving trees, shrubs and plants.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Managing Deer Browsing on Your Property
The threat of deer feeding continues to increase for a variety of plant species, but there are a few techniques you can use to manage deer and reduce damage to your plants.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Red Turpentine Beetle: Identification, Damage & Management
You’ll see the most activity and red turpentine beetle damage in spring and early summer with these pests. Red turpentine beetle attacks usually start near the ground level of your trees.
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Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Spring Webworms or Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Spot spring webworms in your trees? Learn how harmful tent caterpillars are to trees and how to get rid of tent worms or tent caterpillars. You can usually remove them by hand and kill them by dropping them into water and dish soap. But if you have lots, use a tent caterpillar spray.
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Best Way to Remove Toilet Paper from Tall Trees
Did your trees get TPed on Halloween? Click for step by step instructions on the best way to get toilet paper, or TP, out of trees - even the tall trees!
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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
New Construction Landscaping: Things To Consider
New construction landscaping is an overwhelming task! Learn how to amend new construction soil and how to plan for a new landscape.
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Tree Planting & Transplanting
When Is The Best Time Of Year To Plant Trees? (Evergreens and Maples)
With the summer heat gone, fall is the best time to plant new trees! But is it the best time to plant all trees? Is fall still the best time to plant evergreen, pine, maple, and birch trees?
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