Tag: mulching
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Don’t Do This! (to your trees)
Our yards are our own little gardens of Eden, so today we’re going to talk about “what NOT to do” to the trees in our yards. Our first topic is “Tree Topping”. What in the world is that?? And why would you do it? “Topping” is an unacceptable pruning practice that began centuries ago as…
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Winter is Coming! Are Your Shrubs and Saplings Ready?
Despite being warmer and less snowy lately, New England winters are known for being harsh, cold, windy, and full of snow, ice, and slush. While they are also incredibly beautiful, they can be quite unpredictable and do a lot of damage to our roads, homes, cars, and our plants. Those beautiful hydrangeas planted near your…
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Love Your Trees …… Fertilize Your Trees!
Q. Why should I fertilize? A. Because fertilization bolsters tree health, enabling trees to fight off disease, pests and environmental stresses. Trees growing in a forest are naturally fertilized with decaying plant matter. Not so in our urban landscapes. Q. When should I fertilize? A. Apply fertilizer in the spring, after the last frost. Bradley…