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Mulch Many rustic paths make use of a mulch of some kind, such as shredded bark, cocoa bean shells, or arborist chips.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
These professionals can offer suggestions for how a tree can be pruned to correct structural or potential safety issues (find a certified arborist here).
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Bolton and arborist Stephen Pearson, who estimates the tree to be near 200 years of age, have previously expressed concerns that relocating such a large and old tree would likely kill it.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Across the street from Hamburguesas El Gordo, a Mexican street food spot on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis, a 29-year-old arborist stood on a corner Wednesday morning wearing a black hooded jacket under a reflective vest and an orange whistle on a string around his neck.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
These professionals can offer suggestions for how a tree can be pruned to correct structural or potential safety issues (find a certified arborist here).
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Bolton and arborist Stephen Pearson, who estimates the tree to be near 200 years of age, have previously expressed concerns that relocating such a large and old tree would likely kill it.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Across the street from Hamburguesas El Gordo, a Mexican street food spot on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis, a 29-year-old arborist stood on a corner Wednesday morning wearing a black hooded jacket under a reflective vest and an orange whistle on a string around his neck.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Arborist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arborist. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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arborist
noun
ar·bor·ist
ˈär-bə-rəst 
: a specialist in the care of trees
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