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Meet the Challenge of Spring

March 27, 2021May 18, 2021 Mike Nowak Bartlett Tree Experts, eco-inflencer, Evan Shorr from Bartlett Tree Experts, Peggy Malecki', salt damage to vegetation, spring tree and shrub care, The Mike Nowak Show, winter tree damage

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Certified arborist Evan Shorr from Bartlett Tree Experts returns to the show to talk about spring tree and shrub care. Mike and Peggy do a round up of environmental headlines. Meteorologist Rick DiMaio reports on the return of bald eagles and science to America.

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How to Avoid a Winter of Discontent

February 6, 2021February 8, 2021 Mike Nowak Bartlett Tree Experts, deicer alternatives, freeze and thaw cycles, ISA certified arborists, M. D. Skeet, Peggy Malecki, pet safety, PlaySafe Ice Blocker, salt damage to vegetation, sodium chloride, The Mike Nowak Show, winter tree care

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As Chicago finally gets its share of winter weather, we welcome back ISA certified arborist M.D. Skeet (aka “Skeet”) back to the show to talk about winter care for your trees and shrubs. Speaking of winter, if you’re using salt products on your sidewalks and driveways, you’re putting your pets and your groundwater at risk. Mitch Vestal, president of PlaySafe, explains how you can prevent ice and do it safely.