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  • Welcome
  • About
  • Before Storm
    • Introduction to Tree Care
      • How Trees Grow
      • Benefits of Trees
      • Owner’s Rights & Responsibilities
    • Tree Identification & Selection
      • How to Identify Trees
      • Environmental Factors to Consider
      • Identification of and Corrective Action for Poorly Drained Soils in the Landscape
      • Shade Tolerance of Trees
      • Flood Tolerance of Trees
      • Drought-Tolerant Trees
    • Planting & Tree Maintenance
      • Harmful Pruning Practices
      • How to Plant a Tree
      • How to Prune a Tree
      • Mulching Your Trees
      • Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place
      • Post-Planting Tree Care
      • Pruning Young Trees
      • Replanting After a Storm
      • Tree Support Systems
      • Watering Trees
      • Why Hire an Arborist?
    • Videos
  • During Storm
    • Public Service Announcements
  • After Storm
    • Prevention of Tree Failure
    • Tree Wounds
    • Prevention of Tree Failure
    • Understanding Lightning & Associated Tree Damage
    • How to Recognize & Prevent Tree Hazards
    • Repairing Storm Damaged Trees
    • Videos
  • Specific Info
    • Videos Specific Info
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Before

Introduction to Tree Care

  • How Trees Grow
  • Benefits of Trees
  • Owner’s Rights & Responsibilities

Tree Identification & Selection

  • How to Identify Trees
  • Environmental Factors to Consider
  • Identification of and Corrective Action for Poorly Drained Soils in the Landscape
  • Shade Tolerance of Trees
  • Flood Tolerance of Trees
  • Drought-Tolerant Trees

Planting & Tree Maintenance

  • Why Hire an Arborist?
  • Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place
  • How to Plant a Tree
  • Watering Trees
  • Mulching Your Trees
  • Harmful Pruning Practices
  • How to Prune a Tree
  • Pruning Young Trees
  • Tree Support Systems
  • Post-Planting Tree Care
  • Replanting After a Storm

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