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Tips for Checking and Caring For Storm Damaged Trees
Storm damaged trees should be checked carefully for cracks in major limbs, cracks in the trunk, and broken or detached branches in the crown.BE CAREFUL when assessing...
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Discuss Garden Science, Trends, and Techniques on the Garden Professors Blog
We invite you to read and participate in conversations about the latest garden science and issues facing horticulture at the Garden Professors Blog.The Garden...
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Ailanthus altissima, Tree of Heaven
Tree of heaven forms dense, clonal thickets that displace native species and can rapidly invade fields, meadows, and harvested forests. This invasive tree species is...
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Salvinia molesta, Giant Salvinia
Giant salvinia is an aquatic fern with floating leaves that are 0.5 to 1.5 in. (2.5 to 3.8 cm) long and oblong and vary in color from green to gold to brown...
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Conserving Pollinators: A Primer for Gardeners
Bees and other pollinators are important to our environment, providing essential services for backyard fruit and vegetable production, as well as more than two...
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Rain Gardens Beautify, While Protecting the Environment
Rain gardens do more than beautify an area, instill a love for plants, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. They can also be a source of environmental...
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Soils and Composting: Composting
Compost is often one of the least expensive and most readily available forms of organic matter for use in home gardens. Compost can be purchased at retail centers...
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Trees and Shrubs: Selection
Selecting trees and shrubs to become mature, healthy, woody plants begins with finding plants suited for their site. Factors such as climate, soil, light, and...
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