The best time to plant a bare-root dogwood sapling is in spring before tree growth starts. Cut off any damaged roots and then soak the roots in water for about four hours. While they soak, prepare the planting location. The soil must be well-draining and fertile. If needed, dig in com...
You should also pick asmall, slow-growing ‘sewer safe’ tree. A few sewer safe trees include: Amur Maple Paperbark Maple Serviceberry Fringetree Flowering Dogwood Cypress According toClemson University, you shouldn’t plant any of these fast growing trees near the sewer line: ...
If you really want to make an impact, go out on the hunt for slugs when they’re most likely to be out and gorging on your plants: at night, particularly in warm, damp weather. You’ll need a bucket and a flashlight for this. Head out soon after dusk to begin your hunt. Relocate...
We’ve tried tons of dog chew toys over the years, but there are a few that we come back to over and over because our dogs just seem to gravitate to them. One of our top choices is the Petstages Dogwood Tough Dog Chew Toy. It’s made to look like a stick, which many dogs alrea...
Another great option is to grow trees for landscaping. Ornamental trees and shrubs and ones that provide shade are always in high demand. Trees like Japanese maple, star magnolia, crabapple, flowering dogwood, sugar maple, arborvitae, blue spruce, and desert willow add beauty and color to the ...
Dig a planting hole that is twice the size of the tree’s root system, removing the soil to a wheelbarrow. After planting, water it in the same way every week to 10 days, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Fertilize your tree about 10 days after you plant it, accord...
Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba) Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) PERENNIALS Adam’s needle (Yucca filamentosa) Creeping phlox(Phlox stolonifera) Foam flower (Tiarella cordifolia) Lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) Meadow rue (Thalictrum rochebrunianum) ...
To prevent grass and weeds from popping up in your garden, you’ll want to remove any existing grass. You can dig up your sod with a shovel, but dig shallowly (no more than 6 inches), taking care not to damage tree roots. Alternatively, you can choose to sheet mulch by placing new...
Applying sealer to a cut shrub or tree was once standard practice, but research has shown that it can be harmful. Woody plants take care of damage through a process called compartmentalization. Callus tissue gradually grows from the edge to the center of the wound, eventually covering it. Seal...
Aster yellows is caused by microscopic organisms called phytoplasmas that are very similar to bacteria. Your plants would not be threatened by this disease, were it not for the aster leafhopper (Macrosteles quadrilineatus). As its name suggests, this is a lively insect that hops from plant to...