Here are some helpful factsheets on tree care:
Tree Care Resources –
Choosing a Tree – The Right Tree in the Right Place, Arbor Day Foundation: https://www.arborday.org/trees/righttreeandplace/
Plant Databases –
Woody Plant Database, Cornell University: https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/home
Plant Database, University of Connecticut: https://plantdatabase.uconn.edu/
Planting Trees –
Best Practices for Planting Trees and Shrubs, University of Minnesota Extension: https://extension.umn.edu/news/best-practices-planting-trees-and-shrubs
Stick to Smaller Trees when Transplanting, from University of Idaho Extension: https://www.hjnews.com/preston/extension-notes-stick-to-smaller-trees-when-transplanting/article_1db88525-c784-51a9-9e9b-b0c1ecb143ee.html
Mulching –
Mulch Volcanoes, A Harmful Practice for Trees: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/mulch-volcanoes-a-harmful-practice-for-trees/
Ask an Arborist: Why do we mulch?, Arbor Day Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/supported_browsers?next_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D5Z-o2_FD_7A&feature=youtu.be
Watering –
Ask an Arborist: How do I Know if my Trees Need Water?, Arbor Day Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/supported_browsers?next_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZJ1nS9_GUkE&feature=youtu.be
Watering Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs, University of Minnesota Extension: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/watering-newly-planted-trees-and-shrubs
Watering Established Trees and Shrubs, University of Minnesota Extension: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/watering-established-trees-and-shrubs
Pruning –
Tree Pruning Essentials, Purdue University Extension: https://extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/fnr/fnr-506-w.pdf
Pruning Trees and Shrubs, University of Minnesota Extension: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/pruning-trees-and-shrubs
Finding a Certified Arborist –
Trees are Good, International Society of Arboriculture: https://www.treesaregood.org/
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