Central Texas Gardener - Why Trees Matter in Climate Change with Vincent Debrock

Why Trees Matter in Climate Change with Vincent Debrock

06/19/20 • 12 min

In Texas, we want to plant trees in fall to get tree roots established before heat sets again. But, we’re losing acres of trees due to drought in cities that are heating up. ISA Certified Arborist Vincent Debrock explains what you can do right at home to populate a canopy that cools us and nurtures our treasured wildlife. Vincent joins host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Watch the entire program on Central Texas Gardener’s website.

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Watch the entire program on Central Texas Gardener’s website.