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This years Saluting Branches in Lexington has been changed to the Lexington VAMC on Leestown rd. The event is Sept. 17 and poised to be a good one!

salutingbranches.org Saluting Branches is a great opportunity to honor our veterans by making their final resting places beautiful and safe for their loved ones to visit.

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I know it seems early. But it is time to start thinking about plant health care. PHC is crucial to landscape sustainability. Whether the approach is chemical or natural, a certified arborist can help you figure out the issue. From harmful insects and diseases, to soil health. Call to get on this years PHC schedule and get an early jump to controlling this years issues.

Mike Kaneris- (859) 629-1415
ISA certified arborist and tree risk assessor

Adam Connors- Hauling Ash Tree Co.
(859) 559-1637

If you were somehow unaware that tree "Topping" is Hazardous to Tree Health - the University of Kentucky published a fact sheet explaining it. It's not rocket science, it's TREE SCIENCE! 🌳🌳https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-or-w-32.pdf

Looks like the start of next week is going to be fun!

Spotted Lanternfly has been confirmed in 5 additional Kentucky counties: Owen, Grant, Henry, Campbell, and Carroll. If you see this insect, please take a picture and send it to us with location information at [email protected]. You can also collect it in a jar and put it in your freezer for us.

Unfortunately the 1st case of Oak Wilt in KY hS been confirmed. This disease is devastating.
This is why it is crucial to prune oaks ONLY DURING THE DORMANT SEASON.

Even the healthiest looking trees can fail under the stress of continued high winds. Be cautious and alert for the next 24 hours and through the weekend.

***PINK MEANS HIGH WIND WARNING***

***HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN EXPANDED***
***SUSTAINED WINDS OF 20-30 MPH***
***GUSTS 60 MPH+ WITH SOME 70 MPH+***

I expect winds to become this strong from mid-morning through the evening hours.

Everyone highlighted has the potential to reach some of those gusts mentioned above.

PINK MEANS HIGH WIND WARNING

Need someone with a stump grinder who will come out to Stanton, KY.

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