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What Is an ISA Certified Arborist?

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists diagnose tree problems (diseases, insect infestations, and decline), implement strategies to mitigate poor tree …

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Care for Bulbs After Bloom

Spring has come and the spring bulbs are pretty much at their peak bloom now. Daffodils, tulips and hyacinths, …

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Start Spring Veggie Seedlings Indoors

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There are many pruning concepts. One such is ‘Leader Training,’ the concept of training a single stem in a …

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Growing Japanese Maples

Learn about growing Japanese maples in your home garden: There are two types of Japanese maples; the palmatum group and …

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Freeze Damaged Plants

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Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Lawns

To prevent summer weeds such as crabgrass pre-emergent herbicides should be applied in mid-February through mid-March. The North Carolina Ag …

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Prune Your Fruit Trees in February

February is the time to prune fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum, cherry, peach & nectarine. Don’t wait. According …

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