This is normal and is actually a sign of a healthy white pine. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Bio-tone Starter Plus is an all-natural plant food that is combined with a stronger concentration...
Since Nellie Stevens Holly have a shallow root system, weeds and grass growing around the tree will cause the tree to grow much slower until established. It has also shown promise in stimulating the growth of the new roots which means quicker establishment...
Leylands should never be planted in soils that are excessively wet for long periods of time. The Leyland Cypress tree is great if you need to create fast privacy for your home. You can prune dead or diseased limbs anytime of the year.
Carolina Sapphire Cypress was developed at Clemson University in 1968. If you want the tree to grow tall don't cut the top leader, just shape the sides. Credit for the discovery goes to E.
Plants such as Norway Spruce grow best if they are fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. As mentioned one spring application of a balanced fertilizer should more than suffice.
Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. The Vanderwolfs Pyramid Limber Pine tree is great if you need to create fast privacy for your home but want some interest as well.
Since American Holly have a relativley shallow root system, weeds and grass growing around the tree will cause the tree to grow much slower until established. It has also shown promise in stimulating the growth of the new roots which means quicker establishment...
Arborvitae are a dense evergreen shrubs with a long life. At its mountainous southern extent it becomes altogether less common and more likely found on limestone cliffs. If this is not done, the twist tie will grow into the tree causing injury.
Below Virginia many nurseries and Christmas tree growers field plant year around, weather permitting. This conifer, of intermediate size, is often used for hedging, screening, or as a single specimen.
Leave at least a bit of green foliage on the branch, if possible, so it can produce vigorous new growth; sometimes a branch is completely dead, so you can simply cut it back to the trunk.
Castle Spire Holly can also be planted in clusters in corners of the garden or to hide smaller permanent fixtures in the garden such as well caps or utility boxes. A Pro tip that we can offer is to use a short length of old garden hose and run the tie...
When planting a potted tree, remember the only water source the tree has, is its small root ball, and all the water the tree uses must come from them until new roots can grow into the surrounding soil.
Members of this species are the oldest trees in eastern North America. When tying trees to stakes remember the tree will continue to grow. Shearing twice a year is not recommended with Arborvitae.
The only major maintenance is hedge shearing after several years of growth. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Both fertilizing and major pruning of the Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae trees...
To keep your trees at a particular height requires cutting the central leader and then shearing all outside branches. Shearing is generally not needed however for a formal hedge start shearing when the tree reaches 3 or 4 feet in height, cutting only...
If you want the tree to grow tall don't cut the top leader, just shape the sides. Dragon Lady Holly can also be planted in clusters in corners of the garden or to hide smaller permanent fixtures in the garden such as well caps or utility boxes.
Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the...
The Dwarf Alberta Spruce is a perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense green needles which are soft to the touch. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient.
It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your juniper...
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Another reason for pruning Blue Point Juniper is many times a plant may outgrow its intended size in the landscape, and must be pruned to re-define its purpose. (Use less fertilizer for junipers in a container.) “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too...
We've reinforced it by weaving the supple willow branches with nearly invisible steel wire. Simply attach to an existing chain-link fence or stakes (not included) to erect an attractive privacy fence in a few minutes.
✓ Attaches to an existing fence or stakes (not included)
A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Teddy Bear Magnolia.
Whether you're screening the view, or enhancing the definition of your outdoor living space, these screens will add elegance to your yard or garden. Each panel comes with steel ground stakes for installation on a lawn.
✓ Crafted of Western red cedar, naturally durable and insect- and rot-resistant
✓ Two 36" steel support stakes are included with each panel
✓ Western red cedar with stainless steel screws
✓ Easy assembly (approx. 30 minutes) requires a Phillips screwdriver and hammer
Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. If this is not done, the twist tie will grow into the tree causing injury. When tying trees to stakes remember the tree will continue to grow.
We are specifically looking for Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) and Noble Fir (Abies procera) Both premium and standard grades required. Premium rates paid. Sizes wanted from 175-250cm.
The one question that comes up often when talking to customers is “when is the best time to plant.”? More trees die from over watering than under. Great specimen for a privacy or noise screen.
