When to prune trees in Arkansas: timing and what to avoid
Late winter is a good time for most structural pruning, deadwood can come out any time, and some trees have their own…
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Pruning
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Why tree topping hurts trees, and what to ask for instead
Topping looks like a quick way to make a big tree smaller. It usually does the opposite of what people want. Here’s…
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