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Maximizing Air Circulation
Farmers are well aware of the wind-reduction properties of trees. For countless generations they have planted rows of towering trees to act as windbreaks, protecting valuable crops. In smaller gardens,… Read more »
Minimizing Root Competition
Some trees, such as maples and elms, naturally produce a great mass of surface roots. Other trees that are normally deep-rooting will often produce quantities of surface roots when planted… Read more »
Pruning for More Light
There are two basic methods of pruning, thinning and heading back, both of which are usually necessary at some time in the life of a tree. Thinning means to take… Read more »
Modifying Shade
Shade is a desirable element in the garden only up to a point. If your garden feels dark and dank because it is too heavily shaded by overgrown trees, you… Read more »







