Long-time listeners know that Ken, Chris, and Emily are passionate about proper plant care practices. On this week’s podcast, the team discusses six hot-button issues related to improper tree care, including tree topping, the misuse of plastic sheeting under mulch, and codominant leaders. Listen to discover the other three pet peeves and what can be done to better support tree health. 

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Skip to what you want to know:  

  03:12 – Co-dominant leaders

  06:33 – Nursery pruning for bushier trees 

  10:57 – Tree topping

  12:36 – Two times when topping may be considered

  15:34 – What to do with vegetation at the base of a tree

  20:32 – Not removing burlap from a root ball

  26:38 – Removing healthy trees

  29:08 – Overview of tree benefits

  34:44 – Making good pruning cuts

  41:19 – Tree diversity – species and age

  46:02 – Available resources

  49:34 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!

Resources

 Morton Arboretum - https://mortonarb.org/

 Community Tree Care Series - https://extension.illinois.edu/plants/community-tree-care-series

Contact us! 

 Chris Enroth: [email protected]

 Ken Johnson: [email protected]

 Emily Swihart: [email protected]

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