How to plant a tree: proper planting techniques ensure longevity and strength

Planting a tree involves more than just digging a hole and dropping it in. Proper techniques can help a tree grow stronger ...
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Expert gardener issues warning about common landscaping mistake: 'You do not want this'

A video on Facebook from an expert gardener shares some important arboreal info.  In the video, the gardener (Stack's ...
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Homeowner warned after sharing photo of toppled tree on property: 'Doomed to fail'

The Mayor Pro Tem of Bastrop, John Kirkland, is opposed to Austin Water's Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project, which ...
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Ask Veronica: What is unique about planting in the tree lawn?

Billy Haag, forestry manager with Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, offers tips on planting in the tree lawn. In the city of St. Louis, the average size of a tree lawn–that strip of grass between your ...
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What happens when lightning strikes a tree? Here's what you should know

Lightning strikes are common in Florida, including Jacksonville. Trees struck by lightning may not need to be removed, as the damage varies depending on the intensity of the strike. It's crucial to ...