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Proper watering early on helps new trees survive transplant shock, develop strong roots, and become established in the landscape so they can thrive for years to come.

This article describes fabricated soils, which can be heavily compacted, polluted, and unfertile, full of trash and debris and have unhealthy high or low pH ranges.

This article answers five common questions about trees and utilities, and how conflicts between trees and wires can be resolved.

This article provides information about public relations, rules for working with the media, and communications tools, as well as sample letters to the editor, op-ed pieces and news releases.

This article explains why utility companies prune trees, what directional pruning is, how a tree should look after it is directionally pruned, and other options for trees near powerlines.

More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy.

Good design and community input can help downtowns achieve an attractive and comfortable tree lined shopping district.

This article explains how communities can form a tree commission to create and sustain an urban forestry program.

Leaning trees should be inspected to determine risk to nearby people or property and any potential corrective actions.

New research suggests a hidden glow in tree tops from electrical activity may be a common occurrence during thunderstorms.

A straightforward guideline is helping cities grow greener and healthier.

The Arborist Short Course is a four-day workshop designed to increase working tree knowledge and prepare participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam.

A systematic approach to detecting and dealing with tree risk can greatly reduce the potential for tree failures that cause injury and damage to property.

The Miyawaki Method encompasses soil preparation, careful species selection, and intensive aftercare with the goal of speeding up the development of mature forests in small spaces.

Different types of cuts can have a big impact on how a tree responds to pruning.

Hands-on tree planting and care help students better connect to biology lessons and the natural environment.

Develop an annual work plan for a municipal tree commission to ensure public trees receive the regular care they need to remain attractive, healthy, and safe.

This article explains the essentials of budgeting for the costs of a community tree program each year. It includes a community tree budget worksheet.

American yellowwood, Cladrastis kentukea, is a great shade tree and a lovely flowering tree.

After 34 years of providing educational programs and assisting communities in southeastern Pennsylvania, Urban Forester and Natural Resources Educator Julianne Schieffer has retired from Penn State.

Non-living (abiotic) stressors abound in cities and towns, making it tough for trees to grow and stay healthy.

Managing stormwater, reducing flooding, and improving water quality.

Choosing resilient and adaptable trees for your community can ensure a healthier and fuller tree canopy for the long term.

Mulches are commonly used to enhance the beauty of landscapes, suppress weeds, conserve soil moisture, and buffer plants from the damaging effects of traffic and lawn equipment.

Mimosa webworm can cause unsightly browned foliage on honeylocust, but typically has minimal impact on tree health.