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October 26, 2009

Building a Patio or Deck Around Trees

Quite opposite of the typical instinctive thought, putting a patio around a tree can be very beneficial to the tree. I will cover the fundamental benefit the tree receives from a patio and discuss the pros and cons of different construction materials / techniques.
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October 19, 2009

Constructing In-Ground Swimming Pools Around Trees

Quite possibly the only thing better than being under a shade tree in the summer is taking a dip in the pool. If you are planning to build an in-gound pool near one of your prized trees be careful. You are going to be digging a big hole in the ground and will likely be taking many tree roots in the process.
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October 12, 2009

Post Construction Tree Care

Tree care that takes place after the construction process is arguably the most part of mitigating damage from the construction process. Even if you had a great tree protection plan and follow it to the “T”, there is going to be damage done. Probably to both the canopy and especially the root system. It will take the trees years to recover from the damage. But, engaging in appropriate after care will help speed up the recovery and minimize the signs of stress.
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October 5, 2009

Tree Protection During the Construction Process

You basic plan should be outlined by the time construction begins. Things change during construction and your tree needs may change as well. There are a few things you should be ready to manage while construction is going on.
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October 4, 2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-04

  • http://bestc.am/muiK6 Unidentified fungus. See this a lot on live oaks that have a portion of trunk abruptly die. This one had girdling root #
  • http://bestc.am/jV6Ua Needed a concrete pier near this tree, so we used airspade to look for tree roots before construction workers dig. #

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