As spring approaches, trees will soon be budding, and if you haven’t before or are new to tree care, a University of Illinois Extension program might just be for you. 

Tree care is important to extending and maintaining a tree’s life, and Terri Miller-Casey, Extension Director for the University of Illinois Extension in Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties explains they're hosting a free online seminar all about taking care of your trees as they wake up for the season. 

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It's often thought that trees don't need much care during the season, if any. However, Miller-Casey indicates that there are steps you can take to prevent disease and pests from shortening the tree's lifespan. 

Miller-Casey touts the experts they have in the Extension system that can help you take care of your plants this season.  The ‘Root Awakening Tree Care’ seminar takes place on Tuesday, March 4th at 1:30 PM. Register and attend the session online at extension.illinois.edu/lms.