Most folks may tackle two or three houses in a lifetime. This Old House TV's crew has taken on 59—and counting. What they've discovered in the last three decades is sure to help any home improver
The 2004 Carlisle project involved lots of construction, so the crew worked diligently to safeguard a mature catalpa tree, a deciduous variety known for its striking flowers, during the building process. Precautions like proper feeding and watering, protecting the trunk, and marking a no-go area for heavy construction equipment make all the difference for preserving a tree, which often doesn't show signs of damage until after the job is done.
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