Choosing a Pruning Expert for Healthy Trees
Arborist Alden Kelley and University of Massachusetts mentor Francis Holmes urge careful hiring to avoid harm from improper pruning. Check insurance, local presence, pruning method, crew training, and equipment. Compare multiple firms, ask about topping, stubs, safety records, pesticide certifications, and contract commitments for best tree care.
Biostimulants in gardens what they are and do
Biostimulants are touted as catalysts that boost nutrient uptake and soil vitality but are not fertilizers. Experts note unclear labeling and limited research, with effects varying by crop and condition. Ingredients include plant hormones enzymes trace nutrients chelates humates bacteria and manure tea. outcomes depend on context and existing soil health.
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Books to help you grow a better garden
Knight-Ridder Newspapers reviews four gardening titles and a diary-like collection, detailing pruning and training techniques, color planning, composting methods, and personal essays. Authors include David Joyce, Christopher Brickell, John Dale, Kevin Gunnell, Debo rah Martin, Grace Gershuny, Sidney Eddison.
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Simon & Schuster
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