In this Knoxville Daily Sun article, Rachel Broskey from Davey's Knoxville office says to keep your tree health and wildlife in mind when hanging decorations outside this year.
The Christmas holiday is here! Throughout December, Knoxville’s trees will play host to hanging ornaments, outdoor decorations, and of course, those iconic shining string lights.
Most people think about ladder safety and electrical precautions when decorating outdoors, but there’s another important consideration: keeping your trees healthy and safe, too. A few simple steps will help you enjoy beautiful outdoor décor without harming the trees you rely on for shade, structure, and wildlife habitat.
It’s important to avoid injuring trees when hanging decorations. When trees experience physical damage, particularly extensive damage, the stress can leave them more vulnerable to adverse health effects.
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For more information, contact the Knoxville office.
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