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Basia Alexander

3: DO'S AND DON'TS

Do for Trees #7: Transplant Properly

There’s more to transplanting than digging a hole. The tree is entirely dependent upon you to help it survive at least its first season in the new spot. Here are the key points and a detailed description.

Posted on 
Oct 7, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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Do for Trees #6: Water and Balance the Elements

Mature trees need water as much as you need water in heat and dryness. Find out why. See an example of how to balance the elements in a drought and fire situation.

Posted on 
Oct 6, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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Do for Trees #5: Be Considerate, Come from the Tree's Point of View

What is a tree's life like? Imagine that you are a tree. That you can see through its "eyes"--so to speak.

Posted on 
Oct 5, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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Do for Trees #4: Advocate to keep trees. THINK WILD. Speak FOR Trees.

THINK WILD! We mean both applying creativity to the problem as well as leaving land naturally wild and free. Your speaking FOR trees with kindness and courage can make all of the difference to trees you love.

Posted on 
Oct 4, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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Do for Trees #3: Insist on Construction Care and Fencing

When going through construction, the single most important thing you can do is put up fencing around the drip line of your trees.

Posted on 
Oct 3, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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Do for Trees #2: Remove "Stuff" and keep the weed whackers away

What happens when trees are strangled with "stuff?" Things wrapped around the tree's trunk is similar to your neck being strangled. You can't breathe. They can't grow. Trees not only grow UP but they grow AROUND.

Posted on 
Oct 2, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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Do for Trees #1: Let Them Breathe! FILL KILLS

You need to breathe. Trees need to breathe. They breathe in the soil, at their roots.

Posted on 
Oct 1, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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2: PRACTICAL ACTIONS

Don't Park Under Trees

Parking cars, trucks or other heavy equipment under trees compresses the soil. Roots have a harder time growing in compressed soil.

Posted on 
Sep 1, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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