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On this week's episode of The Growing Season, Jack, Lynne and McFarland use a recent build as a jumping off point for 54 minutes of talk.

Matt recently built a water feature around a Silver Maple and the tree fought the build the entire way.   So much so that Matt has sworn off Silver Maples forever.  

The trio discuss.

The summer is also over and The McFarland's school routine is changing. 

The list of aggressive root offenders is highlighted.  In fact, some trees can sense the movement of water and move towards it. 

The link between clay and water movement is discussed.   Which trees have a taproot?   Which trees have a fibrous root system?

Coastal trees and how they deal with water becomes and interesting plant ID lesson.

What about shrubs?   Any NASTY root shrubbers?

What is chlorosis?   The trio define it.  

Is a Silver Maple root system able to push over a pre-cast landscape wall?   Matt details his experiences. 

Pat McFarland, brother of Jack, had a root-mergency.   Jack discusses regals the listeners with the story.

How do you plant a tree in a wire basket?   Lets examine.  

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