ARBORICULTURE
Essential pitching point techniques also include KISS ( Keep It Short Sweetheart ), making it visual , being unassailable , emphasizing burden relief and problem solving ( a . k . a ., WIIFM – What ’ s In It For Me ?), sweetening the case with one more benefit , timing and preplanning any decision-maker objections .
Finally , in addition to evaluation after tree removal , replanting guidelines are the final step in navigating tree removal . Perhaps the most effective mindset is to consider where existing trees are problematic due to location and pests . Toss in purpose of the tree , selecting from a large plant palette to create a diverse landscape and maintenance considerations of the species chosen and replanting becomes well planned and poised to be highly successful . SFM
John C . Fech is a horticulturist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and certified arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture . The author of two books and more than 400 popular and trade journal articles , he focuses his time on teaching effective landscape maintenance techniques , water conservation , diagnosing turf and ornamental problems , and encouraging effective bilingual communication in the green industry .
Separation of turf and trees greatly favors the unique needs of both types of plants .
Co-location of trees and turf often results in the demise or one or the other .
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