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landscaping: Don't Make the Cut When Landscaping - 09/08/10 04:24 PM
 
Fall is the perfect time for planting shrubs and trees.
 
Planting shrubs and trees is the perfect time to accidentally cut the underground power lines. 
 
 
To prevent meeting your neighbors in this manner, call The One Call Center at 1.800.632.4949 a few days before you plan on planting.  They will send the phone, gas and electric folks to mark the lines for you.  This will also help protect you from any liability if the  lines are cut.
 
 
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landscaping: Landscaping: Are some trees safer than others? - 07/11/10 03:38 PM
  Scorching hot days of summer inspire many of us (especially in the south) to plant additional trees on the south and west sides of our homes.  Trees can keep homes up to 10 degrees cooler!
  Studiies have shown some trees attract lightening more than others.  Species struck most often by lightening include, elm, oak, pin, poplar, maple and ash. 
  Those most resistant holly, beech, birch and horse chestmut.
   Decayed and rotten trees are more vulnerable to lightening than healthy specimens. 
   In addition, it has been found that shallow, wide spreading rooted trees seem to be more resistant than … (0 comments)

 
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