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WINTER
YARD
TIPS
Wind
snow
and
ice
can
wreak
havoc
on
your
yard
and
landscape
during
the
winter
months,
but
there
are
some
things
you
can
do
to
help
minimize
the
damage.
Don’t
shake
branches
covered
with
snow
and
ice.
It
is
best
to
gently
brush
off
snow.
Shaking
limbs
may
break
them.
Wait
for
ice
and
frozen
snow
to
melt
naturally.
If
a
limb
does
break,
have
it
removed
as
soon
as
weather
permits.
It
will
help
the
tree
or
shrub
heal
better
in
the
spring.
The
use
of
salt
or
melting
agents
for
snow
and
ice
may
damage
trees,
shrubs,
and
lawns.
Evergreen
trees
are
particularly
sensitive
to
salt.
Look
for
brown
needles
or
leaves
on
trees
and
shrub.
Building
barriers
to
protect
the
plants
from
runoff
and
adding
more
sand
and
gravel
to
the
salt
mix
will
help
minimize
damage.
Prune.
Late
winter
is
a
good
time
to
prune
and
shape
ornamental
trees
and
roses.
Ensure
your
pruning
equipment
is
in
good
working
order
and
has
all
safety
guards
to
get
the
job
done
safely
this
winter.
Stihl
Hedge
Trimmer
HS45
27cc
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ONLY:
$329
Stihl
Extended
Arm
Pruning
Shears
8813669
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$54
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