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After pruning keep the soil moist, replenish the mulch over the root system and apply a slow-release landscape fertilizer.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026 -
If the tree has areas of dense growth, inward- or upright-growing shoots, or poor structure, pruning is in order.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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With 52 seconds left, Northfield junior Paris Taylor swooped in for an offensive rebound and a put-back, trimming the Falcons’ lead to 49-47.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Bee Cave City Council on Tuesday approved changes to the city’s tree trimming ordinance that would allow owners to trim trees on their property without a permit.—
Naina Srivastava,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Stripping (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripping%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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