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Connecticut is home to some of the most beautiful native trees you’d ever want to see. Think red maples in their flaming fall color, stands of golden birch, and cool, dark hemlock groves. And in addition to these native beauties, there are dozens of cultivars and adapted species that enhance our gardens and streetscapes (although…
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How to tell when a tree is rotting on the inside and how bad it is, what to do with decaying trees, and how to protect trees from decay.
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Trees can dry out and die in winter without enough water (and no, snow and freezing rain don’t usually provide enough water). Learn why trees in Connecticut need winter watering, how much water to use, and how to do it.
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Proper winter tree care, both before and during winter, will protect your trees from snow, ice, pests, and other damage. Here’s what to do.
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Answers to common questions about lichen, such as why lichen grows on trees, whether it’s harmful, if lichen means the tree is dying, how to remove lichen, and more.
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Learn the services you can expect to be included with a tree removal job, extras that will likely cost more, as well as the common factors that can affect the total cost of the work.
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Our top recommendations for how to properly plant a tree, including common problem areas like planting depth, staking the tree, amending the soil, and watering.
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Healthy, nutrient-rich soil is more valuable than you might imagine, for both you and your plants and trees. Learn how to make sure it’s healthy and alive. (Yes, soil is a living thing!)
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Our top 6 recommendations for CT native trees with showy spring flowers. Species & varieties, characteristics, best growing conditions & care instructions.
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Spring tree care isn’t complicated. Here’s what to do this spring to prepare your trees and shrubs for warmer weather and the Connecticut growing season.
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