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Articles tagged Decay Horticultural Care

  • Trunk Wounds and Decay

    | Category: Tree & Plant Care | Tags: Trunk Wounds, Decay Horticultural Care
    Urban and suburban trees are more likely to have wounds and decay than trees in native stands because people cause most wounds. These wounds are usually unintentional, such as automobiles, construction equipment, or lawn mowers bumping the tree...