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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 29, 2019
- 2 min
Soil and trees
A vital and often overlooked factor affecting the health of your trees and shrubs is soil. In fact, improving your tree's soil is very...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
Why trees?
Trees are more than just part of our natural landscape. They provide shelter and food for wildlife. They absorb carbon dioxide and...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 26, 2019
- 2 min
Branches
When a tree is young, its goal is to get its head above the competition and catch as much sunlight as possible. In the forest, where...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 24, 2019
- 1 min
Poisoning your neighbour
It is recognised that particular issues may stem from where trees with poisonous fruit and / or foliage is allowed to overhang onto...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 23, 2019
- 1 min
Tree roots
Tree root systems do not grow very deep. Tree's roots grow shallow and wide. Do not cut them! Tap root? Okay, many conifers have tap...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 22, 2019
- 2 min
Trees for gardens
The beauty of planting trees is that everyone has a chance to appreciate them - including succeeding generations - not just the gardeners...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 15, 2019
- 2 min
SPF for trees?
It might surprise you to learn that trees do get sunscald or sunburn and the remedy is not an SPF 30 lotion. Sunscald on trees usually...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
Tree fungus
Tree Fungus is a common ailment for trees. When fungal spores come in contact with a susceptible host they begin to grow, enter, and feed...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 12, 2019
- 2 min
Move a tree
First, decide if you can handle the job or you need help. If you need help contact LW Tree Care Ltd. It isn't easy. The project requires...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 10, 2019
- 1 min
Green leaves
Leaves appear green because of the chlorophyll they contain. Chlorophyll is the part of the leaf that uses carbon dioxide, sunlight and...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 9, 2019
- 3 min
Trees and buildings
What is the problem with trees and buildings? Structural damage caused by subsidence This is generally only a problem on shrinkable clay...
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timwilshire@aol.com
- May 8, 2019
- 1 min
Tree disease
Nothing is more horrific to any gardener, hobbyist or professional, than seeing a beloved tree dying from disease. Trees can become...
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