Trees and Drought with Jake McDougall

Grow it, Minnesota

With the drought in Minnesota moving from moderate to extreme, gardeners are wondering how to take care of their trees. In this episode, arborist Jake McDougall of Davey Tree Service talks about how to tell if your tree is experiencing drought stress, best ways to water and the value of mulch for keeping moisture on trees. We touch on a few tree pests and some of Jake's picks for resilient trees in our climate.
To Learn More:

• Climate Hardy Trees for the North
• More Trees for Climate Change
• Effective Watering Strategies for Northern Gardeners
• More about Davey Tree Service
• The Northern Gardener: From Apples to Zinnias
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