It takes years to kill a tree with bark mulch, so many people don’t attribute the layer of mulch to the death of their tree six to 10 years later. Leave a “doughnut hole” free of mulch around your ...

Unangst said growers typically purchase trees when the plants are 4 years old and just a few inches high. The trees stay in the ground for eight to 10 years to reach a height of 6 to 8 feet.

People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren’t the only species to take mark June 21 as a special time. Studies are showing the ...

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Side effects include tree houses, tire swings, fruit, shade and woodworking. Please consult your biome before selecting a tree. Not every tree is right for every biome. Enjoy trees responsibly.

You would not want to plant a tree in honor of a person or life event that may only live 15 to 20 years. Redbud trees are beautiful in the spring, but typically will be in decline after 15 years.

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Folks can cut down the tree themselves, or workers will cut the tree down for them, Wolk said. “We have saws we lend out,” he said. “People like to bring their dogs and walk around.