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EMERSON SCHOOL’S ELMS
I grew up on the Near West Side of Chicago in a neighborhood of concrete and asphalt that was nearly…
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HEALING MY SILVER MAPLE
We have a 45 year old Silver Maple in our backyard. At some point in it's early days, someone probably…
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SAVING A TREE
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Posts Tagged ‘midwestern garden’

From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Friday, April 15th, 2011

Week of 4/4 – 10

April 4 – Always make pruning cuts on an angle. That way, water is more likely to run off instead of collecting on the cut area and …

From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Monday, March 28th, 2011

Week of 3/28 – 4/3

March 28 – If late-seasons snow is in the forecast, cover vulnerable plants with plastic, sheets or even blankets - even if it's just for one night. …

From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Week of 3/21 - 27

March 21 - Try "layering" a lower branch on one of your rhododendrons. You may end up with an additional plant - free and easy! While the …

From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Week of 3/14 - 20

March 14 - Once the snow has melted, take a walk through the yard with a wheelbarrow or big trash bag. Wear sturdy gloves, carry clippers and …