Category Archives: Care

Build Greener! Grow Dollars & Sense with Trees – Watch the Video

December 2, 2009 – 12:06 pm

embedded by Embedded Video Download Video Did you know that the presence of trees can increase developed land values by as much as 27%?  Spend just ten minutes to hear how successful developers across the South are incorporating more trees into their master plans and yielding bigger profits.  Learn how Hammond’s Ferry, Sustainable Fellwood, and [...]

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Discussion: Does this tree need to be pruned?

October 26, 2009 – 11:19 am

This quercas alba (white oak, click on for larger view) has been pruned over the years by the utility company. It does not appear to have one dominant leader, and the homeowner is wondering if the many crowded branches growing vertically are weak attachments. The homeowner also wonders if by thinning the crown in particular, [...]

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DISCUSSION: Tree Sampling for Chemical Analysis

September 29, 2009 – 11:47 am

At our recent program, “The Elements of Tree Health,” Dr. Kim Coder discussed the 20 essential elements. Often arborists in the field will sample the soil to better understand the situation, but what about sampling the tree? The sample is typically extracted from the crown, where growth is active, using either a leaf or small [...]

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