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  • Plant Health Care Program
    March 1, 2025

    Part 2: Obtaining Proper Certifications to Start and Maintain a Plant Health Care Program

    By Kathy Glassey

    In recent years, the demand for plant health care (PHC) professionals has surged, driven by an increasing interest in sustainable landscaping, urban farming and organic gardening. With more people looking for expert guidance on maintaining healthy, thriving trees, shrubs and [...]

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  • Pesticide Compliance in tree care
    February 6, 2025

    Part 1: The Value and Benefits of Pesticide Compliance

    By Kathy Glassey

    Pesticides are an essential tool in protecting plants from harmful pests, diseases and weeds. It’s crucial that those involved in the production, distribution and application of pesticides understand the importance of adhering to regulatory standards. In this article, I’ll [...]

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  • Root-collar excavation can reveal hidden problems, such as girdling roots.
    November 9, 2024

    Enhancing Your Bottom Line: The Benefits of Root-Collar Excavation Services

    By Kathy Glassey

    In the competitive landscape of the tree care industry, businesses are continually looking for ways to improve their bottom line while providing top-notch services to clients. One often-overlooked opportunity lies in root-collar excavation (RCE or RCX). This specialized service not [...]

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  • The Benefits of Root-Collar Excavation Services
    October 28, 2024

    Enhancing Your Bottom Line: The Benefits of Root-Collar Excavation Services

    By Kathy Glassey

    In the competitive landscape of the tree care industry, businesses are continually looking for ways to improve their bottom line while providing top-notch services to clients. One often-overlooked opportunity lies in root-collar excavation (RCE or RCX). This specialized service [...]

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  • February 1, 2023

    Let’s Build Strong Foundations (We and the Trees) by Removing the Dirt on Top

    By Kathy Glassey

    You may be wondering what we and the trees have to do with foundations. For anything to be successful, it must have a strong foundation, and this is no different when we discuss tree health. While trees are amazingly resilient, [...]

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