You most likely have fond memories with trees and shrubs. They can be loved for generations and provide so many benefits including food and protection for our garden critters. There's a lot to know about trees and shrubs before you invest in one, so the Helpful Gardeners are joined by a special guest on today's episode >>> *************************  In this weeks episode .... 00:00 | Introduction 02:40 | Trees are awesome, but maybe not as a gift 04:00 | Oldest tree and talled tree Spoiler: It was  around the same time camels were domesticated in Egypt! 05:00 | Benefits of trees & a cringy shrub joke to pull out at parties 07:25 | Special Guest:  Jean-Mathieu Daoust of Let it Grow Horticulture 09:45 | Competitive Tree Climbing?! 12:30 | Flash Round - Jean's tree and shrub recommendations 14:40 | What to know when selecting a tree or shrub 17:30 | Suitable trees for shady spots 18:30 | How to care for newly planted trees 19:30 | How long to fertilize trees for  20:00 | How to care for trees throughout the years 21:00 | Pruning - DIY or Hire a professional.  24:00 | Consequences of pruning incorrectly 24:46 | Options for controling pests and disease 27:23 | How to know when the tree or shrub is too far gone to save 29:49 | Asking for help: What your local garden centre needs from you 31:20 | Question of the Week: Voles! 34:08 | Next Week....   *************************  GUEST | Jean-Mathieu Daoust Jean has been passionate about horticulture since early childhood. His family heritage is actually rooted in farming and forestry. Jean's first industry appearance was at 16 years old right here at Golden Acre in the late 90's. He went on to study arboriculture at Olds college in Alberta and graduated with a bachelor's degree in applied science with honours. In 2002, Jean started Tree Frog, and grew it into one of the most successful arbourist companies in Calgary, Alberta. A few years ago, he sold it and took a much need break. Since 2022, he's the owner operator of Let it Grow! When he's not servicing trees and shrubs, Jean is actively involved in the international society of arboriculture (ISA), in tree climbing championships, and has also served on the local chapter board of directors for many years. Contact Jean if you're in and around Calgary, AB for your tree servicing needs Let it Grow Horticulture | 587-574-4709   *************************   RESOURCES General Sherman in California | LINK   *************************  QUESTION OF THE WEEK  This question was sent to us by instagram user: @wildandcree  "Where should I plant my young 2ft lilacs?"   Do you have a question or a comment for the Helpful Gardeners? Send us an anonymous voice note HERE send us an email [email protected] or find our question of the week every Tuesday on our Instagram   NEXT WEEK  The gardeners are stripping down for World Naked Gardening Day! Just kidding... but they will be celebrating this AWESOME holiday with some tips on ways you can enjoy your garden and avoid garden burn out. Turn in Sunday's 8AM MST for more fun with the helpful gardeners!

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