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So...now what? You've chosen the perfect spot in your landscaping for a new tree. What do you do next? Come in to Wedel's and we'll help you, step-by-step, through the entire process from choosing the right tree for that perfect spot through site preparation, planting and beyond to ensure your investment is there for generations to come.
When you come in, bring a soil sample from the planting area. A cupful or so from 10 to 12 inches down will work just fine. We will check the pH and take a look at the structure of the sample and, if any amendments are needed, we will give you all of the details.
Make this a family project! Bring the kids along and let them help choose a tree, plant it and care for it. It will be one of those projects that become a life-long memory. |
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See the Wedel's ad in Monday's Kalamazoo Gazette, April 20, for all of our Arbor Week specials!
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Wedel's has the best selection of trees in S.W. Michigan with 110 varieties from Amelanchier to Zelkova - hardy northern Wedel-grown trees that are sure to grow! Browse through Wedel's nursery, visit with one of our 10 Michigan Certified Nursery Specialists who will help you select the best trees for your location. | |
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Arbor Week?
by George Wedel |
 More than 130 years after its founding, Arbor Week is as steadfast as an oak. Founded by J. Sterling Morton (i.e., Morton Salt) Arbor Week has encouraged thousands of environmentally concerned citizens to plant trees every year. Planting trees is efficient use of our time - plant them once and enjoy them for years, both you and your grandchildren...and their grandchildren. What a legacy!
Tree facts: In one year a tree can produce enough oxygen for a family of four. Trees reduce carbon dioxide. Trees are beautiful. Trees reduce noise pollution. Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife. Trees reduce soil erosion. Trees provide cooling shade. Trees help reduce home heating and cooling cost. Trees make great wind breaks.
Planting a tree is an act of optimism and kindness, a labor of love and a commitment to stewardship. Plant a tree today!
Arbor Week
April 20 - 25, 2009 | |
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Saturday Mornings
Birdwatch 8:00
with host Roger Taylor answering all of your
birding questions
Call in at 382-4280 or 800-742-6590
Over the Garden Fence 9:07
with host Andy Wedel answering all of your
landscape and gardening questions
Call in at 382-4280 or 800-742-6590 | |
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33% to 50% off
Tree Planting |
 Arbor Week Special Purchase a regular price potted deciduous tree by 4/25/09 and Wedel's will plant it at 33% off our regular planting charge at a residence within 30 miles of Wedel's store.
Purchase a regular price potted deciduous tree by 4/25/09 and Wedel's will plant it at 50% off our regular planting charge at a city, township or county park, church grounds or school grounds within 30 miles of Wedel's store. |
| Offer Good April 20-25, 2009. No coupon is required for this offer. |
Note from the Editor
Occasionally we publish an Extra Edition of Wedel's News. If there is something we learn of that you should know or we think you would appreciate hearing about, you will receive a special copy of the newsletter.
The following is from the WMU News.
"March 4, 2009
KALAMAZOO--The National Arbor Day Foundation announced in January that Western Michigan University has been named the 12th Tree Campus USA institution in the nation and second such campus in Michigan.
The designation recognizes WMU for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship. The honor, which was given to the University of Michigan in fall 2008, is similar to the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA program. Both Kalamazoo and Portage, Mich., number among the nation's more than 3,300 Tree Cities."
Congratulations to Western Michigan University and the cities of Kalamazoo and Portage!
'Til next time...
He that planteth a tree is a servant of God, he
provideth a kindness for many generations, and
faces that he hath not seen shall bless him.
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