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Dealing With Tree Suckers | Love Your Landscape

Sometimes a tree starts looking more like a shrub, with a bushy clump of young stems sprouting from the base or from a spot on the trunk. Those stems are called suckers, because they zap water and nutrients from the main tree. As suckers are unhealthy for trees and...

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Creating the Perfect Container Garden | Love Your Plants

Want to have more flowers and plants in your life but don’t have much space or a lot of time? Want to test out your green thumb before diving into full-fledged gardening? Container gardens might be your answer as they offer a perfect way to test the gardening water so...

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Feeling Stressed? Bring some plants inside | Love Your Plants

Some homeowners bring double story trees inside to create a discussion-worthy focal point or some elect to create a living wall, an artistic arrangement of plants that fill interior space as would pictures or tapestries. Source: Feeling Stressed? Bring some plants...

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All Trees Matter | Love Your Landscape

Ever wonder what your landscape would look like without trees? For starters, there would be less shade to enjoy on those hot, sunny days. Leafy trees, especially those along south and east exposures, also protect your home from the sun and help minimize electric bills...

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When to Prune Your Shrubs | Love Your Plants

The best time of year to prune a shrub depends on what kind of plant it is. That’s one of the many good reasons to identify the shrubs in your yard. In general, timing your pruning isn’t as complicated as many homeowners fear. Here are some general tips and words of...

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How much water do shrubs need? | Love Your Landscape

Simple question. Not a simple answer. The complexity of the answer stems from the fact that the conditions of each landscape make each situation unique. Desert-friendly landscaping obviously requires a lot less water than the lush landscapes of Florida. But even...

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Mulching Tips from the Pros | Love Your Landscape

Applying a layer of mulch is one of the best things you can do for your trees and bedding plants. In addition to adding color and texture to a landscape, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and acting as an insulator, organic mulches have many natural benefits....

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Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth | MNN

Researchers wanted to know what gives these trees their longevity. They compared dozens of ginkgo trees ranging in age from 15 to 667 years old to see what helped them live so longSource: Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth | MNN - Mother Nature Network

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Inspecting Trees for Safety | Love Your Landscape

The trees on your property will likely live a long and healthy life. Yet just like humans, they, too, can suffer from stress caused by a variety of sources. Trees are susceptible to two basic kinds of stress: acute and chronic. Here are a few things to consider when...

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Helping Your Trees Weather the Storm | Love Your Landscape

Wind, hail and lightning; storms can be brutal, especially to your landscape plants and trees. That’s because severe weather can stress the entire tree¾from root system to branches to leaves. Learn how to protect your trees.Source: Helping Your Trees Weather the Storm...

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Spring Tree Care Checklist | Turf Magazine

Spring is a great time to check mature trees. Leaf canopies have not completely filled in, and you can see the structure of the tree more clearly. Damage from winter storms will be more apparent. By inspecting trees and addressing potential problems, you can safeguard...

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emergency tree care, storm damage

Storm Recovery | The Arbor Day Foundation

In the aftermath of a major storm, the first impulse is often to clear away as much as possible. But rash decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved. Following best practices helps determine whether your trees can survive. Here are six...

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storm damage tree

Storm Recovery | The Arbor Day Foundation

When the storm is over and lives are safe, it's time to take care of your trees. Remember these rules: 1. Don't panic. 2. Seek professional help. 3. Evaluate each tree individually.Source: Storm Recovery - The Arbor Day Foundation

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