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Proactive Tree Care

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Proactive Tree Care

Season 23 Episode 34 | 26m 46s | CC

How can we help our troubled trees or avoid problems? Consulting arborist April Rose takes us from the ground up for made-in-the-shade tips to nurture your trees. Daphne identifies fungal leaf spot on native Texas ash trees and explains what to do. Plant of the Week is native American beautyberry, beloved as an understory tree in shade that feeds pollinators and birds.

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Support for CTG is provided by: Lisa & Desi Rhoden, and Diane Land & Steve Adler. Central Texas Gardener is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

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