
About this episode
This week on the Good Growing podcast the crew talks about the trouble with trees with University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Ryan Pankau. Ryan brings his wealth of knowledge and experience on arboriculture (the study of trees). In this episode the group discusses:
The common problems that occur at the base of the tree trunk
Can you train a new redbud from seedlings?
A young maple tree leafed out and then suddenly died. Could it be from the weird growth on the trunk?
Why would a long strip of bark be missing on an oak tree?
What can be done with hydrangeas that don't bloom?
A newly planted tree is dying. What suggestions are there to save the tree?
Contact the hosts:
Chris Enroth [email protected]
Ken Johnson [email protected]
Katie Parker [email protected]
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