Question: I have a few older trees and I am concerned that they may not be safe. What should I do? Answer: Winter is a good time for safety inspections of older trees. Trees with decay or other obvious problems and those in potentially dangerous locations should be inspected by a professional arborist. You can find arborists in your area who are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and clicking on Find an Arborist. If you do you own…
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Robert Smith
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The spread of this tree diseases continues recently Thousand Cankers Disease was found in Eastern Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, “the risk represents an estimated value loss of $1.37 billion in black…
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Q: I’ve planted some drought-tolerant species that later died during the hot summer months. If they are listed as drought-tolerant, shouldn’t this be a guarantee against mortality in the dry period? Trees listed as…