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KING OF PRUSSIA NEWS Information for the Community

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Contents: Township Directory...................................3 Leaf Collection Schedule .........................4 Environmentally Responsible..................6 Local History .............................................8 Pets & Safety Tips...................................10 Parenting Cornor.....................................11 Health & Wellness ...................................14 Medical Spotlight ....................................16 Gardening & Landscaping .....................18 Property Maintenancy - Tree Care.........19 Montco Trail Challenge...........................20 Sports & Recreation................................22

Township Directory Township Administration Building

Fire and Ambulance

Upper Merion Area School District

175 W. Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 610-265-2600 Fax: 610-265-0482 www.umtownship.org Mon - Fri 8:15 am to 5 pm

King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 170 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Non-Emergency Ph: 610-265-1063 www.kpvfc.com

435 Crossfield Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 610-205-6400 Fax: 610-205-6433 www.umasd.org

Swedeland Fire Co. 609 A Street King of Prussia, PA 19406 Non-Emergency Ph: 610-275-0177 www.swedelandfire.org

431 West Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 610-265-1071 www.umtownship.org/departme nts/parks-recreation/ community-center

Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company 310 Jefferson St. Bridgeport, PA 19405 Non-Emergency Ph: 610-272-9853 www.swedesburgfire.com

Upper Merion Senior Service Center

Emergency Phone: 9-1-1

Township Police 175 W. Valley Forge Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Emergency and Call for Service: 9-1-1 Phone: 610-265-3232 Anonymous Tip Line: 484-636-3888

Animal Control ...610-265-3232 Courthouse .........610-278-3000 Library................610-265-4805 Parks & Rec.........610-265-1071 Public Works.......610-265-2606 Safety & Codes....610-265-2608

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Leaf Collection Begins November 2, 2020

To be collected, leaves must be raked to the curb or be in biodegradable paper (not plastic) leaf bags along your curb. Leaves and bags should be curbside on the Monday of week scheduled for a particular neighborhood. Leaf piles can be two fee wide and shouls not block stormwater drains. Dates are subject to change due to inclement weather & observance of scheduled holidays. For more information about procedures & guidelines visit: https://www.umtownship.org/township-information/municipal-services/fall-leaf-collection/

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Neighborhoods bounded by: Dekalb Pike, South Gulph Road to Hughes Road, Hughes Road and the Township Boundary (at Tredyffrin boundary) Alderbrook Bob White Farms Bob White Timbers Colonial Village Hughes Road Merion Hills Mount Pleasant Smith Farms South Gulph Road (North of Hughes Road) Valley Forge Estates Wayne Woods Waynefield

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ZONE 2

Neighborhoods bounded by: South Gulph Road, Hughes Road, DeKalb Pike, and the boundaries of Bridgeport, Plymouth, West Conshohocken, Lower Merion and Radnor Copper Mill Station Executive Estates Gulph Mills Gulph Terrace Hughes Park King Manor Limehouse Rampart Ridge Rebel Hill School Side Manor Henderson Park South Gulph Road (South of Hughes Road) Swedeland Swedesburg Union Hill Valley Forge Acres Valley Forge Homes

ZONE 3

Neighborhoods bounded by: Route 422, DeKalb Pike and the boundaries of Bridgeport and Lower Providence Beidler Knoll Belmont Terrace Brandywine Village Candlebrook Cannon Run East Cannon Run West Cinnamon Hill Crestwyck Dartmouth Hills Hidden Valley Hunter's Run Lafayette Park Lowell Hills Lower East Valley Forge Road/Tabak Park Merion View Sweetbriar Valley Brooke Washington Park

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Pets & Safety Tips Cat Behavior Problems: Advice from a Behavior Expert By Dr. Hagar Hauser, DVM| Behavior

Cats display a wide range of emotions which sometimes can be hard for humans to fully understand. This is particularly true when cats display aggressive or anxious behavior which when left unaddressed can cause problems in the home. It's important to be proactive about cat behavioral issues and to understand some basic elements about cat psychology before getting one as your pet. Today we're asking Hagar Hauser, DVM Behavior Service at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates some important questions about cat behavior to understand our pets better.

eliminate a normal amount, known as inappropriate toileting. Other cats spray a small amount of urine, typically on vertical surfaces, known as urine marking or spraying. Unfortunately, inappropriate elimination is a common reason for cats to be relinquished to shelters. There are ways to manage inappropriate elimination through changing the environment, modifying behavior, and in some cases using pheromones and/or medications. The second most common behavior problem that cats present for is aggression towards another cat in the home or towards their owner. The aggression may be redirected from another stressor in their life, such as an outdoor cat. What's the best way to handle an aggressive cat? The most common cause of aggression in cats is fear or anxiety. When interacting with a cat, make sure to read their body language. If they are showing signs of stress, go slow and at the cat's pace. Let them initiate the interaction on their own, if safe to do so, and offer them high value treats to make a positive association. If your cat is showing aggression towards you or anyone in your home, avoid handling them and consult with your veterinarian immediately.

What are some fundamentals of pet psychology to know before getting a cat? Hagar Hauser: Before getting a cat, it's important to know about its natural behaviors so you can provide opportunities for your cat to perform them in your home and help meet their needs. Natural cat predatory behavior is commonly seen in our pet cats. Their play repertoire includes stalking, pouncing, and grabbing a toy just like they would hunt in the wild. Cats also naturally eat multiple small meals throughout the day and may catch up to 20 mice per day! To help promote these natural behaviors, we can provide individual play time, offer them food puzzles, and hide treats for them throughout the home. It's also important to know that cats utilize space in order to maintain harmony. If they are not comfortable with a person or another pet in the home, they should have the ability to maintain distance from them, especially on elevated surfaces. Finally, cats are thought to be low maintenance pets, however, they do require mental and physical enrichment in the home. Be prepared to offer them daily play time, toys, and one-on-one interaction.

What happens when two cats don't like each other in the same household?

What are some important cat body language cues to know? While cats are predators, they are also a prey species so they hide when they are not feeling well or are fearful. Signs of a stressed cat include tail swishing, ears flat or back, dilated pupils, hackles (hair on back) raised, and vocalizations (hissing, growling). When in doubt, always wait for a cat to approach you before interacting with them. Cats rub their face against peoples' legs, also known as bunting, to release a pheromone from their cheek gland. They may be soliciting petting if they nudge your hand or lean against you. A cat that is hiding should be left alone as they are using distance in order to feel secure.

It is not uncommon for cats to present to a veterinary behaviorist for aggression towards their housemates. As discussed earlier, cats use space to maintain harmony and if there are too many cats in a small space, they are not able to do so. This may present as one cat blocking another cat's access to resources (litter box, food, owner) by physically standing in the way or using subtle body language to deter them, rough play, or overt aggression that includes hissing, swatting, scratching, and biting. Every cat should have a core area where they have access to their own food, water, toys, bedding, and litter box. If the cats are actively aggressive towards each other, they must be separated by physical barriers and the owner should consult with their

What are the most common behavior issues? The most common behavior problem that cats present to the veterinarian for is inappropriate elimination (urinating or defecating outside of the litter box). Some cats squat outside of the litter box and 10

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veterinarian. While some cats may be reintroduced with gradual training (using desensitization and counterconditioning), others may never safely be reintroduced. How does cat behavior change over time? Kittens are often energetic and rambunctious pets. As they get older, they may be described as â€œlow energyâ€? while others are active throughout their adult life. If a cat has any anxiety or fears, they may intensify as they go through social maturity at three to four years of age. Therefore, if you notice your cat has any behavior concerns at a younger age, it's important to address them as soon as possible. Other triggers that may result in behavior changes in your cat include environmental changes or illness. For example, if you move homes, bring home a new baby, add another pet, or another significant change occurs in your cat's environment, then their baseline anxiety level can increase. Similarly, if your cat has gastrointestinal upset, pain, neurologic changes, endocrine disease, or other medical illnesses, then they may become more irritable. If you notice a change in your cat's behavior, please consult with your veterinarian. When is it necessary to see a specialist about cat behavior? When a cat is exhibiting aggression, it is important to discuss safety guidelines with your veterinarian who may recommend referral to a specialist. Other reasons to see a specialist may include inappropriate elimination, inappropriate play behavior, separation anxiety, pica, feline hyperesthesia syndrome, or other behavior concerns. An appointment with a behavior specialist will include filling out a questionnaire that collects information about your cat's behaviors, an appointment with an in-depth discussion regarding the behavior, and a thorough treatment plan. As a general rule, it is strongly recommended to address behavior problems sooner rather than later as cats typically do not grow out of them. Rather the problems may even worsen.

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Dealing With Lying

an excerpt from Andrew Mullen’s book, Middle Schooled.

The middle school years can be filled with tremendous accomplishments, growth and maturity. As parents, you can sit back and watch your child steadily evolve into the amazing and confident young person you know that they are. This parenting stuff is easier than growing a Chia Pet… (Insert sound of a needle scratching across a record album.) But wait! You just realized your child has been lying to you for two weeks! Instead of attending track practice, they have been enjoying Iced Espresso Classics at Starbucks and perusing the aisles of Five Below looking for fake plastic vomit and other must have items. What are you going to do!!!! Keep reading, it is all going to be OK! Believe it or not, lying is part of growing up. While there are many families that don't have issues with their children not telling the truth, many do. Yes, it is wrong, but experimenting with this new-found power is normal. When you think about it, it is amazing. With a few carefully twisted words your child can: Avoid negative consequences. (Tell my parents I did my homework and I am still going to the dance. Sweet!) Establish their identity with their peers (Forging my parents' signature on the Sex Education Unit packet and telling my buddies. I am a loose cannon, a rebel of unparalleled proportions.) Prove they are different from their parents or that they feel the rules are too strict (Dress to short. Is that right mom? I will

Get some needed attention.

Do not engage in arguing. This normally does not help. Be a good role model. If you tell lies, your kids will too.

Avoid hurting someone's feelings (You look nice in that dress Aunt Frumpy… We both know your anut did look a little big boned in that dress but why make her feel bad? Perhaps this kind of lie you let go? Pick and choose your battles.)

When they are honest, make a big deal about it. When they mess up, keep your cool. “Thank you for telling me you scratched our new BMW with your hockey stick. Your father and I appreciate your honesty…”

Here are some suggestions that might be helpful in dealing with this problem-solving strategy that can quickly become a bad habit:

It is our job as parents to help our kids deal with life and guide them through this confusing time. Seriously, it is. Would I lie to you?

Stay calm! When you catch your child in a lie, don't react. Send them to their room and cool down. Talk to your spouse or other trusted person and come up with a game plan.

Middle Schooled by Andrew Mullen is an adolescent parenting guide for those who would rather laugh than cry!

Remember that they are not lying to hurt you. There is probably something going on and they don't know how to deal with it. Yes, they lied and you are mad, but why did they do it? What is the underlying problem they were trying to solve? Ask them! Don't start lecturing. They don't listen. Stick to the facts and keep it simple. “I saw you jump out of the window, fall into the recycling bins and run down the road. I know you left the house.” Have consequences that you can and will follow through with. Keep the emotion out of it. Focus on why they felt the need to lie and discuss other options that might have helped solve the problem in a more effective way.

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Health & Wellness Cancer Care Should Be Tough On Tumors, Not On Patients

At Main Line Health, lung cancer is one of many cancers treated minimally invasively. Another is endometrial cancer, the most common gynecologic cancer. Main Line Health gynecologic oncologist Lauren Turker, MD, notes that research strongly supports a less invasive approach to hysterectomy for early-stage endometrial cancer. As she explains, “Compared with traditional surgery, minimally invasive surgery is associated with similar long-term survival but a lower risk for serious complications and a quicker recovery.”

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Living with a cancer diagnosis is hard enough. At Main Line Health, we believe cancer care should be as easy as possible on patients while also safe and effective. This belief drives us to continually seek better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer with less impact on patients.

Decades of Experience At Main Line Health, minimally invasive techniques are fundamental skills of the surgeons and medical specialists who participate in cancer care. As tests and treatments for cancer evolve and new approaches prove better than older ones, we are quick to adopt these new methods into practice. Prime examples are techniques our surgeons and medical specialists use to safely and effectively remove cancer from the body without making a large incision - or in some cases, any incision at all. “Our decades of experience with minimally invasive cancer surgery make us confident in pushing the boundaries of newer, less invasive treatments to achieve better cancer control and quality of life for our patients,” says Patrick Ross, MD, PhD, thoracic (chest) surgeon and Chair of 14

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the Department of Surgery at Main Line Health. Our cancer specialists champion minimally invasive cancer treatment whenever appropriate, having repeatedly seen the positives it offers patients. The patient benefits also are rewarding. “It is highly gratifying to see our patients get back to the things they enjoy, such as golfing, working out and creating gourmet meals,” explains Dr. Ross. “These are just a few examples of favorite activities our patients quickly returned to after successful minimally invasive surgical treatment of lung cancer.” Kareem Ibrahim, MD, another thoracic surgeon at Main Line Health, is enthusiastic about being able to offer more patients less invasive surgery for lung cancer. “Fortunately, with our lung cancer screening program and our timeliness in following up on incidental lung nodules, we are finding more lung cancers at an early stage,” says Dr. Ibrahim. “This is great news for patients, as minimally invasive surgical techniques allow us to offer them definitive treatment with equivalent or better survival and less morbidity.”

Our surgeons and specialists are committed to building on our skills and experience with minimally invasive techniques, seeking ways to find more cancers early and remove or destroy more cancers with less impact. As technology advances, we continually ask ourselves: how can we do even better for our patients? To schedule an appointment with a cancer specialist at Main Line Health, call 866.CALL.MLH (866.225.5654). You can also visit mainlinehealth.org to fill in our secure online appointment request form.

The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Cancer Treatment Compared with traditional methods of cancer surgery, minimally invasive surgery offers: Equal effectiveness in removing or destroying cancer, with less trauma to healthy tissue More accurate cancer staging to determine the need for further treatment Less bleeding, postoperative pain and risk for surgical infection Faster recovery and quicker return to normal routines Surgery with smaller or no incisions, for minimal or no scars

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Medical Spotlight Limb Restoration Clinic at Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center Drawing on the latest innovative clinical and surgical techniques, the internationally renowned team of the Limb Restoration Clinic (LRC) at Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center treats all complex conditions that limit limb function resulting from congenital disorders, disease or traumatic injuries including: Peripheral Nerve Injuries Neuroma/Nerve Pain Brachial Plexus Injury (Birth and Traumatic) Parsonage Turner Syndrome Guillain-Barre Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) Transverse and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Stroke Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Cerebral Palsy (CP) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Amputations of the Upper and Lower Limb Congenital Limb Deficiencies Cancer / Tumors Arthrogryposis

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Gardening & Landscaping Enhancing Your Fall Garden

Autumn is a great season for admiring and bolstering the life in your garden. The shortening daylight hours signal leaves to begin their transition from lush, summer green to cooler hues of reds, oranges, and yellows. Dropping temperatures encourage the flora and fauna to slow down in preparation of winter dormancy and hibernation. A gardener's work, however, is never complete. This is an optimal time for cherishing the newly painted landscape and continuing garden improvement projects.

by Heather Titanich, Hamilton Fellow at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

through Jenkins, you may notice a dense layer of oak leaf litter in all of the garden beds and natural areas. Being in an oak dominated forest, this method of naturalistic gardening is just one way we manage the resources we have while continuing to provide for the local flora and fauna.

Autumn goldenrod - Solidago sphacelata â€˜Golden Fleece' In Flower (photo by Chris Swisher)

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Autumn is also a great time to expand your gardens and extend the bloom time. Cool air temperatures, moderate moisture levels, and adequate heat

Outside of the aster family, species such as Southern blue monkshood (Aconitum uncinatum), bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii), Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), and Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) add a variety of flower types, textures, and colors that will brighten your garden as the temperatures begin to drop. After the plants are in the ground, remember to thoroughly water and mulch them to provide ample opportunity for successful growth. Southern blue monkshood - Aconitum uncinatum

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Seed Collecting Fall Color

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens by the pond in autumn (photo by Chris Swisher)

As September rolls in, we notice the subtleties in the changing color palette of the trees. Our home gardens also start to cycle through and slow down, giving us an opportunity to admire the season's hard work. The timing of this leaf color change is determined by the reduced hours of sunlight. The brilliance of the color change is then influenced by climatic factors, such as moisture and temperature. Wetter conditions and cooler nighttime temperatures allow for a longer period of color change, while sunnier days make for a brighter color. In Southeastern Pennsylvania, peak fall color is typically enjoyed in mid to late October. Certain deciduous trees are known to have a brighter display of fall color, including red maple (Acer rubrum), sugar maple (Acer saccharum), and blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica). Additionally, there are a few deciduous conifers that join in the show and drop their needles in the fall. This includes bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) and American larch (Larix laricina), both of which turn a beautiful, golden yellow. Some plants have a rather unique lifecycle in which they are blooming as the leaves are changing color. This anomaly can be seen in the Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) and some deciduous azaleas including Rhododendron x 'Weston's Innocence'. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is home to an accredited collection of rhododendron and azaleas. These plants are most often thought of as providing striking colors when blooming in the spring, but many also have notable features in the fall. Some species, such as the Encore azaleas, even have a second bloom time as many other plants are beginning to drop their leaves. Once the leaves have fallen, they can still be of use. Chopping them up with a lawn mower and raking them into garden beds provides habitat for beneficial insects and organic matter for the soil. As they are broken down by bugs, the leaves return nitrogen and phosphorous to the soil, acting as a slow release fertilizer that helps improve soil health. Walking

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retention in the soil provide an ideal window for planting herbaceous and woody plants. These conditions reduce the potential for drought stress and insect predation on the plants and are far more comfortable to garden in than the midsummer's heat. When deciding which species to add to your home landscape, it is important to be honest about the light, moisture, and space that you can provide. These factors will influence the continual maintenance required as your garden grows. At Jenkins, we focus on supporting plants native to the eastern United States. These species have an evolutionary history that lends them to being adapted to their surrounding conditions, so they require minimal maintenance once established. Native plants also support the local wildlife by providing food and shelter for birds and insects. If your goal is to add more late summer and early fall blooming plants to your garden, you may want to consider planting those in the aster family. While they vary in size and color, most plants in this family have a composite flower head that is made up of dozens of smaller flowers. This creates a dense display of color that will last through September and sometimes even October. Species such as blue wood aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium), smooth aster (Symphyotrichum laeve), and aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) are examples of individuals that will grow in a variety of conditions and bloom through early fall. Planting goldenrods is another way to extend the seasonality of a garden by adding tall bursts of orange and yellow. They are also in the aster family, and species such as autumn goldenrod (Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'), zigzag goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis), and flat-top goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia) grow in a contained fashion and provide nutritional nectar sources for bees through September.

Once pollinated, plants that bloomed in the spring and early summer will transition to the next phase in their lifecycle and begin to set seed. Leaving these herbaceous stalks standing in your garden can provide additional visual interest and food sources for native birds. Some species with particularly showy seed structures include the native strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus), Eastern wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), and red buckeye (Aesculus pavia). Furthermore, collecting seed from your garden and sowing it through the winter is a cost-effective way to grow your plant collections and prepare for (photo by Harold Sweetman) Strawberry bush planting in the spring. This Euonymus americanus seed can be done in a variety of ways, the simplest being to use an old milk jug as a small make-shift greenhouse. Even though the days are growing shorter and the temperatures are cooling, there are many different aspects of your gardens to enjoy throughout the year. Each season is an opportunity to enjoy a variety of plants while preparing your gardens for the next phase of their lifecycle. We encourage you to explore the life in your own garden and tune into the everchanging natural world. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens is a 48-acre public garden showcasing native flora of the eastern U.S. and a world class collection of rhododendron and azaleas. The gardens are free of admission and open every day of the year at 631 Berwyn Baptist Road in Devon. Heather Titanich is a Hamilton Educational Fellow at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens. She is participating in a 2-year educational program that is focused on learning and working towards becoming a professional in horticulture.

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Property Maintenance - Tree Care You know that trees are good for the environment. Maybe you chose your home partly because of the trees, but now you may be replacing trees that were lost due to storm damage or construction. Help your trees thrive and maximize their ecological benefits by following these tips.

Planting trees

The right tree for the right site. Take time to learn about what trees work best in your soil. Look up information about any tree you consider planting: Is it suited to your type of soil? Will it thrive with this area's usual amounts of rainfall? What about the tree's mature size? Don't plant a tree that will grow to 90 feet near your house or to power lines! Early care ensures good survival. Tree Tenders cites two major reasons for failure of young trees to get established: Planting too deeply, and watering too little. For detailed video guidelines, go to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Tree Tenders Youtube videos, 'Planting a Container Tree' and 'Planting a Bareroot Tree'. Planting too deeply. A tree trunk ends in a root flare. The root flare should be above the soil line. Soil (or bark mulch) piled against the trunk of the tree encourages surface roots instead of the deep roots the tree needs. Even worse, microorganisms, insects, and burrowing rodents will attack the cambium, or nutrient-carrying layer, of the tree trunk if soil is piled against it. Root structure is made to be in contact with soil; trunk structure is not.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) recommends watering with at least 10 gallons per week (up to 15 in a city situation where much of the soil is covered with pavement), preferably delivered slowly to the base of the tree. If it rains, you might be able to supply less extra water. Check the soil to be sure. And, if there's a warm spell in the winter, be sure to water your new tree.

Ongoing care

Care throughout the life of the tree is important for maintaining the tree's health. Follow these pointers for ongoing care of a tree: Mulch correctly, skip the lawn under the tree, and protect your tree from deer (and weed whackers). Yes to mulch, no to mowing! It's important to keep the soil below the tree moist and uncompacted. Mulch in the form of shredded leaves or roots (no dye, please!) helps control weeds, keep the soil moist, and maintain the structure of the soil. As the mulch breaks down, it feeds the soil as well. Say NO to Mulch Volcanoes! Go for a walk in the woods. Notice how trees grow in the wild. They never have 'volcanoes' of soil or mulch mounded around the trunks! Keep the mulch AWAY from the trunk of the tree! See the warning against 'planting too deeply' above. Mounding mulch around the trunk is as bad as planting too deeply.

Watering too little in the first two years. Yes, we live in a climate with adequate annual precipitation, but it may not fall when your tree needs it! A transplanted tree has probably suffered some damage to the tiny roots that bring in moisture and nutrients. You need to make sure the soil stays moist during the first two years, while the tree rebuilds a healthy root system. The

The healthy root flare of a tree surrounded with a mix of native and non-native ground-cover plants. The twigs and leaves add ntrients to the soil. No need to run the mower under this tree. (Photo by Mary Westervelt)

Protect trees from deer. In our area, young trees must be caged to protect them from deer. Saplings will be browsed if they are not caged or sprayed with deer repellant. Older trees, up to about five inches in diameter, attract bucks looking for a good place to rub the velvet off their antlers. Buck rub can result in so much bark damage that it kills the tree. Give your new trees a good start and continue providing the basic care needed to ensure that they contribute to the beauty of your property and to your property's environmental value.

Mulch volcano around a tree in a Tredyffrin parking lot. The mulch is compacted and full of roots, so it's very hard to scrape away. (Photo by Anne Murphy)

Over 4 inches of mulch removed, and still not down to the root flare! Note the roots circling the trunk. If left, they could grow to strangle the tree. (Photo by Anne Murphy)

tractor mowers, compacts the soil. Mowers, weed whippers, and other lawn-care equipment run into trees, damaging the bark and letting in disease and insects.

Don't put your leaves out on the curb! Use them as mulch under your trees, shrubs, and on your perennial beds. Here's how: When leaves fall, rake them onto the lawn and run over them with a mower (NOT a tractor mower). Your mower may even have a mulch plug to help grind up the leaves. Then, rake the leaves to where they can serve as mulch. You can rake the leaves onto a tarp and drag them to where they are needed to save labor.

PHS recommends the 3-3-3 rule for proper mulching: 3 inches away from the trunk, no more than 3 inches deep, and extend the mulch to about 3 feet out from the tree. (For mature trees, you can even mulch out to the 'drip' line - the extent of the branches, which is the likely extent of the roots as well.)

You can also add the shredded leaves to your compost pile and use the composted leaves in the spring. However, keep some leaves in their shredded state on your property. Many butterfly and moth larva over-winter in leaf mulch. If you remove it or compost all of it, you may reduce the number of beneficial insects on your property.

What about having lawn under the tree? As PHS says, 'Say No to Grass!' Turfgrass is not natural in our area, and it requires heavy input of chemicals to be kept green. Those chemicals damage the soil in ways that make it harder for trees (and other plants) to grow. Cutting the grass, especially with heavy

Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens in Devon actually collects leaves from neighbors, runs over them with a mower, and bags them to use throughout the year as mulch. Take a tip from the local pros - those leaves are what your landscape needs!

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Sports & Recreation Don't give up on your swing just because summer's over. Golf is still the perfect socially-distanced game in the fall, and the Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia (GTGP)* welcomes new players to two casual games during their membership drive this October and November. Why do people enjoy playing with Golf Tour Philly? Tony McCarthy, a strong amateur golfer who also manages the website www.golftourphilly.org offered three reasons: 1) Camaraderie It's a great group, and everyone loves the game. There's also a sense of friendly competition which helps us all focus and improve. And after the round is over, many of us enjoy gathering and sharing stories at “the 19th hole” (the clubhouse) over a select beverage or two. 2) Health and Safety The pandemic has us all searching for non-contact outdoor exercise alternatives, and golf allows you to pick your level of effort. Most people preferred to ride around in carts, but we've had a lot more walkers in 2020 because of Covid-19!

Joining a league can be a bit intimidating for decent players who might not know their handicap, but GTGP has you covered! Every member gets their scores posted for them on the US Golf Association (USGA) Tournament Management system, and after your third game, it automatically generates your handicap. We not only track your scores online for you, we kicked off a “Park and Play” registration and payment system in January which was very helpful when the pandemic hit. Members can now skip the pro shop and head straight to the practice area and the first tee. Park your car and go play!

It's all in good fun, and Golf Tour Philly also believes in giving back, so funds are always set aside for an admirable charity: SuperKids of Montgomery County, a non-profit which supports abused, neglected, and abandoned children.

Golf Tour Philly guarantees your reserved tee times, most during prime Saturday morning slots, and offers various levels of competition:

Further information is available on the website www.golftourphilly.org, by emailing TonyMcCarthy@golftourphilly.org or calling 484.753.4914. See you on the links!

Join us on October 31st (Halloween!) and th November 7 , where new players will get to meet members and play some casual golf. A Golf Tour Philly representative will be there to welcome you and introduce you to your partners for the day. And of course, we'll th look forward to visiting with you at the 19 hole.

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3) Great Courses - We play 20 to 25 of the best public courses within about an hour of Philly. Members appreciate visiting different venues from our two favorite “oak” courses - Pilgrim's Oak in Lancaster County and Golden Oaks in Berks County, to many high-quality courses along the Jersey Shore. We also play private clubs, like Bluestone in Blue Bell and the 1912 Club in Plymouth Meeting. The process of picking courses for next year is currently underway, so both new players and new clubs are welcome to reach out to us!

*The Golf Tour of Greater Philadelphia (GTGP) is a locally-operated golf league for amateur golfers of all abilities. Our classification as a non-profit keeps costs down, and our club organization ensures all members have input in club operations. The result is competitive golf in a collegial atmosphere at a great price! GTGP is also an associate club of the Golf Association of Philadelphia. Members are eligible to play in GAP Member Play Days at private clubs in the area. Tony McCarthy, member & amateur golfer

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