Guest post by John Lang of Friendly Tree. Although trees remain dormant during the winter, they are not immune to cold and dry conditions. Trees experience the stress of harsh winter weather – though…
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Sustainability has almost become a household word in recent years. As a society we seem to be realizing that land and resources are limited and that stewardship is an increasingly important responsibility. Yard waste…
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There has been a recent craze in the plant scene. Suddenly everyone wants house plants, desk plants and mini succulents that they can scatter throughout. And why shouldn’t they want plants, there are so…
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Trees in our communities provide many services beyond the inherent beauty they lend to streets and properties. One of the most overlooked and underappreciated is their ability to reduce the volume of water rushing…
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Guest post by John Lang of Friendly Tree. Believe it or not, trees get stressed, too. While trees in forests typically live for a hundred years or more, trees in cities and towns usually…
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Never is danger greater to a tree than during the inevitable trial by storm. The weight of ice or snow and the fury of wind test the strength of limbs, trunks, and roots. The…
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How to Plant and Care for Everbearing Red Raspberry Bushes Everbearing red raspberries are self-pollinating and have two crops, which make them a favorite for the home garden, as well as commercially. Heritage Everbearing…
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How to Plant and Care for Grapes Concord, Niagara, and Catawba are all native American bunch grapes. The grapes are used for the table, juice, jelly, jam and wine. For grapes you must be…
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Guest post by John Lang of Friendly Tree. Now that summer is in full swing, watering your trees properly is one of the best ways to keep them healthy and stress-free. With much of…
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How to Plant, Care, and Prune Blueberry Bushes Northern highbush blueberries are natives of North America. They are an upright bush with a relatively shallow, fibrous root system and woody canes. Fruit is borne…