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Can You Behead a Tree Without Killing It?

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Trees never stop growing. In fact, a study in 2014 discovered that as trees age, their growth accelerates! This means that even if you have an ancient tree in your yard, unlike an old human, it will continue to grow in size. It won’t grow taller, but it will continue to bulk up, growing more branches and leaves. Unfortunately, this means that trees can sometimes become so big that they leave homes in darkness and block the warmth and light of the sun.…

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No Fun in Palm Tree Fungi: Why Your Palm Tree Is Rotting

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Has your palm tree begun to deteriorate? Are its leaves or trunk showing signs of rot? If so, your palm tree may have fallen victim to a fungal disease. In Australia, there are several species of fungus that can attack and eventually kill palm trees. The worst three of those offenders will be covered in this article along with ways that you can avoid spreading a fungal disease. Palm Tree Fusarium Wilt…

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A Safe and Sound Backyard Playground: Turning Trees and Stumps into Swings, Slides and Jumps

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Mature trees take up a lot of space. Even the stumps they leave behind make the ground around them unusable. For parents of teenagers, or even for retirees, a shade-giving tree is probably preferable to a bare backyard. However, if in a year or three you expect to have at least one young child on the loose at home, you should consider creating a backyard playground. A single mature tree can provide you with some useful—and fun—playground additions.…

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