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Burbank officials decide to save old trees
City officials have decided not to remove five mature trees on the west side of a new multi-million dollar rubberized track at John Burroughs High School that school district administrators warned could be several damaged by intruding underground roots....Tags: Science, Politics, Science and Technology, Government, John Burroughs
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November in the garden
Almanac Average temperature: High 79. Low 59. Rainfall: 2.32 inches The moon 1. Moon phases •First quarter: Nov. 2 •Full moon: Nov. 10 •Last quarter: Nov. 18 •New moon: Nov. 25 2. Moon-sign planting dates •Above-...Tags: Hurricane Preparedness, Gardening, Fertilizer, Kale, Weather Reports
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Report: Irvine Avenue trees showed signs of infestation
NEWPORT BEACH — Before one of them came toppling down and killed a motorist in September, the city's tree-trimming contractor knew that some eucalyptus trees on Irvine Avenue were infested by beetles and termites, public records released Monday...Tags: Natural Resources, Trials, Science, Justice System, Lawyers
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Brutal heat punishes potted arborvitaes
I planted five arborvitaes in large pots last fall. About a week ago, they all turned brown. However, there is a little green on the exterior layers. The summer heat has been brutal, but I have been watering regularly. Is this just a simple case of heat...Tags: Atlanta, Fertilizer, Diseases and Illnesses, Human Interest, Rubber Products Industry
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The Coastal Gardener: Summer fruit tree pruning keeps them the right size
This past winter I wrote two columns about the proper pruning of stone fruits and other deciduous fruit trees. This important chore continues to be one of the more misunderstood gardening responsibilities. I still get comments from readers who say they...Tags: Gardening, Diseases and Illnesses, Lifestyle and Leisure, Health
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Water, mulch key in preparing trees for winter
It's a rite of fall -- green leaves turn red and gold and then fall as trees prepare themselves for winter. It's an excellent time to give your trees a good once over.
Are there dead branches or limbs, or large areas of fungus? Is the tree leaning? Are...Tags: Science, Fertilizer, Forests, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health
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The Dry Garden: Tips for the best persimmon tree
L.A. at HomePersimmon tree: Tips for pruning, picking fruit and otherwise ensuring you have the healthiest, prettiest, most prolific persimmon tree possible.... -
Crape myrtle tree: Beauties that can take the heat
L.A. at HomeCrape myrtle trees: Crape myrtle trees have great flowers, beautiful bark and fabulous foliage. Plus they're drought tolerant.... -
Yellow jacket wasps bothering apples rather than bees
Q I am looking for help with my apple trees. I have checked everywhere, but nobody seems to be able to help. The problem is that bees are getting into the apples and ruining them. They start on the outside of the apple and work their way to the core....Tags: Mother's Day, Golf, Diseases and Illnesses, Forests, Holidays
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Pruning is in the air ...
Pruning can be an intimidating task, but it doesn't have to be. March and April are the ideal months to prune since your woody plants are still dormant, and the potential for insects or diseases damaging open wounds is minimal. Also with their leaves off,...Tags: Raspberries, Diseases and Illnesses, Human Interest, Injuries and Wounds, Health
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The Coastal Gardener: Frugality, 'organic' and other 2010 trends
As I have for the past five years, it's time to take a look back at the gardening year just completed. Here are the trends, as I saw them, that shaped gardeners and gardens during these past 12 months. If you agree or disagree, let me know. I'd love to...Tags: Media Industry, Salvia, Gardening, YouTube, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Mount anti-rabbit defense around trees
February is the time of year when our woody plants are fully dormant and do not require much care or attention. Even pruning probably should be avoided, particularly fruit trees, as these trees may experience some dieback around pruning wounds made in the...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, South Dakota, Health
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