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In this video, Tree fungal diseases are stubborn and tough to beat on your own. Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam helps a homeowner handle his diseased tree, with the help of a professional arborist.
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Tree fungal diseases can be a pain to beat. Year after year, the disease seems to return and while treatments might seem to win the battle, the fungus wins the war. Worn out by his multi-year fight with a pine tree fungus, a homeowner called landscape contractor Lee Gilliam for help.
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Keep the ground clear of pine needles to prevent disease from spreading and infecting other trees. Use an organic leaf ground mulch to add nutrients back into the soil and root system.
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Once you’ve laid out the line in your desired pattern, secure the line in place using sod staples [https://homedepot.sjv.io/DyeRq2].
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