8 Keys to Keep Your Trees Alive
Choose a tree that can withstand the tumultuous Kansas City weather.
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Additional Information
Learn the proper steps to get trees off to a good start and will help maintain its health throughout its life. Learn about species selection criteria; proper planting techniques and pitfalls; improving health with mulch; why watering is critical; winter considerations; pruning for structure and strength; and why it is important to pay attention to the weather.
Restrictions:
This class is 45-60 minutes.
Speaker Information
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Chris Veach
Chris Veach has been an Extension Master Gardener (EMG) since 2001. She is a nature lover with many passions including the planting and proper care of trees, destructive tree pests, beneficial insects, protecting pollinators, strip composting/lasagna gardening, butterflies and birds. She loves sharing her knowledge with the community in the Speakers Bureau and answering questions on the EMG Hotline.