Trees

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Not much compares to the natural beauty of trees in full bloom during the springtime. To have that array of vibrant color in your own yard is fairly easy to achieve if you know what kinds of trees to plant. A majority of flowering trees bloom in ... more »

How to Pick a Tree Removal Service

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An untrained person should never attempt to remove their own tree, even if it's small. The equipment can be dangerous and you can harm yourself or others. Tree removal is one of the most dangerous occupations, even compared to the police and fire ... more »

How to Plant a Palm Tree From a Seed

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Most palms are tropical and can't exist in temperatures less than 15° C (59° F) but there are many cool climate palms that colder areas can grow quite successfully. Dwarf Sugar Palm - can grow at temperatures of less than -6° C (21° F) and reach ... more »

How to Plant a Tree

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Planting a tree isn’t quite as simple as just digging a hole and dropping a tree in. While that is the short version of the process, there are a few other things you should consider to be sure your new tree grows strong and healthy for a long ... more »

How to Plant a Tree in a Container

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Trees that have been established in containers add beauty and enjoyment to both outdoor and indoor environments. Many trees are suited for life in a container. You can grow many exotic species that couldn't otherwise survive in your area, simply ... more »

How to Plant Palm Trees From Seeds

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There is more to planting a palm tree then simply planting the seeds into the ground. Careful consideration should be taken when it comes to which seeds to plant, which seeds to buy, as well as watering and the environment in which you will plant ... more »

How to Plant Spanish Oak Tree Acorns

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Plant Spanish Oak acorns in one large growing container--it's not necessary to plant each acorn in its own container. Check the Spanish Oak acorns one last time to see if they are healthy. Maintaining the Spanish Oak acorns is easy and before ... more »

How to Plant Trees

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Planting trees not only beautifies a yard or neighborhood, but it has a profoundly positive impact on the environment as well. While trees are often planted to fit into a landscape plan, they also can serve as memorials to loved ones and a source ... more »

How to Prevent Oak Wilt

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There are three main groups of oak trees: white oaks, red oaks and live oaks. Unfortunately, there are species in each of these groups that are susceptible to oak wilt. While red oaks are particularly susceptible, thousands of trees in each group ... more »

How to Prevent Sooty Canker Fungus in Trees

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Sooty canker is a fungal disease that affects smooth and thin bark trees. If this disease is undetected in its early stages, it can seriously damage trees or even lead to them dying. Take the necessary steps to prevent sooty canker from spreading ... more »

How to Prevent Tree Stem Cankers

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Tree stem canker is a dead portion of a trunk or stem, caused by a fungal disease. This fungus kills the bark and outer section of the wood of a tree trunk or branch. It spreads very quickly and can kill your tree, so preventing this disease is ... more »

How to Protect the Bark of Young Trees

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Once you've planted a new tree in your yard or garden, it's important protect the tender bark of the tree. Here are some tips for protecting your tree during the early stages of its life... more »

How to Prune a Dwarf Tree

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Dwarf fruit trees enable you to grow more in less space, so they are great for small home orchards. Another reason to grow dwarf trees is that you won't need a ladder to get to the fruit... more »

How to Prune a Fan Espalier Tree

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Pruning and training a fan espalier fruit tree is a delicate and challenging proposition, but the results are well worth the effort. Your tree will not only bear much fruit if planted and cared for properly, it will also give your empty wall a ... more »

How to Prune a Horizontal Espalier Tree

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Pruning and training a horizontal espalier fruit tree creates a beautiful and functional tree with easily picked fruit and an uncomplicated appearance. While pruning and training in such a way is challenging, it is worth the effort because you ... more »

How to Prune a Pyramid Tree

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The pyramid dwarf tree is a common established shape of the 2 or 3 year old trees you will find in your local nursery. They are trained to only about 7 feet in height with makes them easy to harvest come picking time. Here is how to prune your ... more »

How to Prune a Weeping Willow

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A weeping willow tree is one of those trees that you can prune if you wish and don't have to if you don't want to. If you have a large yard with plenty of space for your tree, weeping willows look great natural without any pruning or shaping... more »

How to Prune an Ornamental Bamboo Tree

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Ornamental bamboo, a wide variety of hardy grasses that grow to tree height, serves many purposes both inside and outside of the home--decorative landscaping, privacy barriers, soil and land conservation/air purification and carbon dioxide ... more »

How to Prune Branches That Rub Together

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Branches that rub together will eventually weaken the branch and the tree. The constant rubbing motion will cause injury to the tree, making it a prime target for disease and insects. If your tree has branches that rub together, it's time to ... more »

How to prune crape myrtles

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Crape Myrtles, while easy to properly prune, are often done incorrectly. Incorrect pruning causes knots to form on the tree. This article will show you how to stimulate growth, control shape and direction, and avoid unsightly knots in plant trunk... more »

How to Prune Tree Branches With Severe Insect Infestations

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People prune trees for a variety of reasons, but most often you should prune to remove branches with severe insect infestations that may be dead or dying. In order to encourage future flower and fruit development and overall growth, proper tools ... more »

How to Prune Trees for Crown Raising

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Crown raising is a form of tree pruning that involves removing the lower branches of a tree to provide clearance for pedestrians, vehicles or other objects. If you are pruning a street tree, check the local municipal ordinance to find what the ... more »

How to Prune Trees for Crown Reduction

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Crown reduction pruning of trees happens when the tree gets too large for its overhead space. Often utility companies use this method to prune a tree. While crown reduction can reduce the size of a tree, it can lead to serious problems with rot ... more »

How to Prune Trees for Crown Thinning

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Some trees produce too much foliage. To promote good growth, these trees need to go through the process of crown thinning. This process simply removes some of the branches from the crown of the tree. This opens up the tree to light and air and ... more »

How to Prune Young Trees

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Young trees are easy to prune and readily adapt to the changed branch formation you create as you prune them. If you keep the young trees trimmed on your property, you can have nicely shaped, healthy adult trees. It doesn't take long to prune a ... more »

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