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I grew up on the Near West Side of Chicago in a neighborhood of concrete and asphalt that was nearly…
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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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Posts Tagged ‘pruning’

From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

We've had more rain in July 2011 than any July in the past 120+ years! What's more, July 2011 is now in the record books as the 7th wettest month - …

From the blog member talk by admin on Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Name: Sue
Email: sjrancourt@yahoo.com
When is the best time to trim trees in Northern Illinois?

From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The unkindest cut can be none at all! Winter pruning removes dead or broken branches and is good for the tree’s health or aesthetic appeal.

With properly sharpened tools, (hand-held pruners, loppers …

From the blog member talk by admin on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Jennifer

Does anyone know of a person/company who professionally prunes and shapes boxwood into topiaries (in the English style)?