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Correct Spacing for Landscape Trees and Shrubs: Examples of Planting Distances Between Familiar Woody Ornamentals

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

Fig Tree Problems: Diseases and Problems of Ficus Trees, and Ficus Care

By: Linda Gentile

Reclaiming an Old Apple Tree: Bring a Fruit Tree Back to Life and Harvest the Rewards

By: Polly White

"Has Emerald Ash Borer Infested My Ash Trees?": Quick & Easy Leaf Identification Helps to Prevent, Treat EAB Damage

By: Angela Zito

Remove Suckers to Improve Appearance of Trees: Unwanted Growth at Trunk and Along Branches Zaps Vigor, Aesthetics

By: John Hogan

Manage Conifers with Mid-Summer Pruning: Cutting Back Tender New Growth Helps Maintain Appearance and Size

By: John Hogan

Feeding Scale Insects Create Dirty, Sooty Mess: Leaf-Sucking Colonies Produce Honey-Dew Popular with Bees, Wasps

By: John Hogan

Protecting Mature Trees on Building Sites: How to Build Without Damaging Existing Significant Trees

By: Richard Freeland

Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Begin Oak Tree Assault: Annual Outbreak Underway, Products Help Homeowners Protect Trees

By: John Hogan

Mulching Garden Landscape Shrubs and Trees: Concise DIY Guide - Mulching Practices that Aid Shrub and Tree Vigor

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

Protect Landscape Trees from Emerald Ash Borer: Homeowner Treatments with Imidiproclid Easy, Effective, Inexpensive

By: John Hogan

New Trees, Using Stakes, Damage to Bark,Trunk: Wire Support Ties Girdle Wood,Limits Sway,Prevents Strong Roots

By: John Hogan

Pruning Trees in March Promotes Health, Beauty: Remove Narrow Crotches to Improve Structure When Trees are Dormant

By: John Hogan

Planting Trees and Shrubs: Tips for Years of Enjoyment

By: Stephanie Smith

Can Your Trees Live Through an Ice Storm? What to do Before, During and After Ice Rains Down

By: Marcia Passos Duffy

Care and Feeding of Cut Christmas Trees: How to Choose, Store, Water, and Preserve a Cut Holiday Tree Indoors

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

Planting Trees and Shrubs – Installation: Backfill, Mulch, Stake and Prune to Ensure Good Establishment

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

Planting Trees and Shrubs - Preparation: Inspect Roots and Correct Problems to Ensure Good Establishment

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

Who is Responsible When Your Tree Falls Down? Proper Plant and Arbor Care May Keep You from Being Liable

By: Rod Whitlow

Renovating a Lilac in June: Midsummer Gardener's Diary for Syringa Tree and Shrub Renewal

By: Susan Morris

Tree Trimming Basics: Pruning Trees Requires Timing, Knowledge

By: David Mills

White House Christmas Tree - 2007: Holiday in the National Park

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

How to Have a Safe Christmas Tree: Fresh-cut and Well-watered Trees Maintain Decorative Longevity

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

Crabapple Tree Diseases: Disease Knowledge and Proper Environment Lead to Healthy Trees

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

Designing with Trees: How to Pick Good Trees for the Garden

By: Rod Whitlow

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