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  • Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs

    | Category: Tree & Plant Care | Tags: fertilizing, care, nitrogen
    A fertilization program is used to maintain trees and shrubs in a vigorous condition and to increase their resistance to injury from diseases and insects. However, the addition of any soil nutrient is recommended only if soil or plant ...

  • Pruning Trees

    | Category: Tree & Plant Care | Tags: care, Pruning
    WHY Pruning is done for a variety of reasons. Most pruning is aimed at improving structure and safety, or for controlling size. Other objectives can be to open vistas, repair storm damage, and provide clearance for structures and traffic. Good...