PLANT A TREE: CHOOSING PLANTING AND MAINTAINING THIS PRECIOUS RESOURCE
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Includes the latest information regarding private and government programs for planting trees; also features a discussion of important environmental issues. Provides complete how-to steps and diagrams on growing and maintaining trees as well as excellent advice on selecting the best trees by location--cities vs. rural areas, each region of the US and much of Canada. The Tree List gives vital statistics for over 160 species and is accompanied by beautiful antique photographs.
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Information and Illustrations from Antique Texts on Trees.
Trees and Pollution.
Trees as ``Air Conditioners''.
Trees and Soil.
Successful Tree-Planting Programs.
SELECTING A TREE.
Big Trees Versus Small Trees.
Street Trees.
Regional Tree Lists.
HOW TO PLANT A TREE.
Sites.
Preparing the Soil.
When to Plant.
Planting.
After Planting.
MAINTAINING TREES.
Watering.
Fertilizing.
Parasites and Their Control.
Mechanical Treatments.
Safety Precautions for Tree Climbers.
Diagnosis of Principal Causes of Injury to Trees.
TREES AND THE LAW.
Who Shall Own the Trees?.
TREE PROFILES.
Appendices.
Index.
