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greenspade is a blog that profiles plants and provides opinion by an arborist.

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  • Glabrous

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 12:57 in terminology

    gla·brous (glā’brəs) Smooth without hairiness or roughness. gla·brous   (glā’brəs) Glabrous. Smooth without hairiness or roughness. ...

  • Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 12:45 in conifers

    The Japanese Cedar, not a true cedar, is a beautiful evergreen and is a worthy consideration when looking for alternatives to more common evergreen selections. Hardy in zones 5-9 this conifer develops a dense pyramidal or conical habit. Overall mat...

  • Planting Trees for Energy Efficiency

    Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 10:00 in design

    When it comes to comfort and efficiency, the beauty of trees is matched by their utility. Strategically planted trees around your home create a beautiful landscape while also providing energy savings all year round. Deciduous trees that shed leaves...

  • Stay Safe! Working Near Power Lines

    Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 12:29 in design

    Here are some helpful safety tips to keep in mind when working outdoors near power lines. Assume all overhead and buried lines are energized or carrying electricity. Never touch any line hanging from a power pole or laying on the ground, or anythi...

  • Aphids

    Posted on Friday November 13th, 2009 at 23:37 in aphids, pest & disease

    Aphids may be green, black, brown, red, pink, or some other color. These pear-shaped insects are slow moving and range in size from 1/16 to 1/8 inch long. They have conspicuous slender antennae and near the rear end of the abdomen there are two tubes...

  • Lanceolate

    Posted on Friday November 13th, 2009 at 23:10 in terminology, leaf shape

    lan·ce·o·late   (lăn’sē-ə-lāt’) lan·ce·o·late   (lăn’sē-ə-lāt’) Lance-shaped, broadest above the base, gradually narrowing to the apex. ...

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