TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) \u2014 Utah\u2019s oldest tree and landscape company says a simple change in how people prune trees and shrubs could cut outdoor water use in half.<\/p>\n
Behunin Tree has had deep roots across the Wasatch Front for more than 80 years, with the Behunin family tracing its roots in tree care back more than 150 years.<\/p>\n
ARC Salt Lake spoke with owner Ben Behunin about a pruning technique designed to reduce leaf canopy, helping plants and lawns stay healthy while using significantly less water.<\/p>\n
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Owners of Utah\u2019s oldest tree and landscape company, Behunin Tree, say a simple change in how people prune trees and shrubs could cut outdoor water use in half. (KUTV)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Behunin said drought, strong winds and the economy have all impacted the industry, while a shortage of skilled workers continues to create challenges for tree care companies.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s also pushing for more horticulture education in Utah, including a proposed tree pruning program at Salt Lake Community College.<\/p>\n
The company recently launched a nonprofit called the Plant Institute, combining decades of field data with peer-reviewed research to study water conservation and plant health.<\/p>\n
Behunin said Riverton city leaders have already approached him about testing the water-saving pruning techniques in public spaces, with hopes other cities could eventually follow suit.<\/p>\n
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