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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 of...
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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 produc...
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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 tree...
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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 root...
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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 ha...
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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 w...
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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 infec...
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