You can typically remove about one-third of the total tree roots with no problem. This is done sometimes when trenches are cut in the soil for burying irrigation lines. But when roots are cut, about one-third of the top should be removed as well.
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Bagged steer manure was used in the past as a topdressing for lawns when overseeding. It was smelly but it worked well. Now there are commercial topdressing products available.
Spraying insecticides make mite problems more likely on susceptible plants such as Italian cypress. Miticides, unlike insecticides, are less likely to cause mite problems later.
The ground is still warm enough to plant. The magic number for landscape plant root growth is about 50 degrees.
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Over 70 floats and giant balloons will make their way through Summerlin in the valley’s largest Independence Day parade.
To assist those residents impacted by the ongoing power outages, Clark County’s Office of Emergency Management and partner agencies have put resources in place for those in need.
Las Vegas data-center owner Switch is expanding its big presence in Southern Nevada with a new kind of facility: so-called AI factories.
The Metropolitan Police Department will cover the expenses of its personnel chosen to execute immigration enforcement warrants at the county jail, including the time and overtime they spend training and conducting the duties, according to its agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
