How warm does The soil need to be before I can put it in the ground? I’m in zone 4. Daytime temps have been in high 40’s low 50’s. Nights down to the 30’s. I ordered evergreens. April 20, 2020 by Julie This was VERY helpful. How warm does The soil need to be before...
When EAB was first discovered, ash trees were preemptively removed to slow the spread. Now, healthy trees or only minimally damaged can be saved with systemic insecticides." Preventative measures matter when it comes to protecting your Ash trees. An arborist can help you determine if your ...
Heavy snow and ice storms cause damage by bending and breaking branches. The most susceptible trees are evergreens and trees with multiple stems or narrow branches. How to Protect:You should wrap small trees together with strips of carpet, strong cloth, or nylon stockings, but remember to remove...
To keep your evergreen shrubs green this winter, water regularly during summer and fall. Your evergreens use this time to store moisture in their needles or leaves for the dry winter months to come. How much should you water?When the soil is dry4 to 6 inchesbelow the surface, it’s tim...
Flowering shrubs bring year-round beauty to your landscape. But to look and perform their best, flowering shrubs need regular pruning. But pruning flowering shrubs is very different from pruning trees and evergreens. Success depends on knowing when to prune flowering shrubs and how to do it ...
To maintain your porch pot, check regularly for any dried or damaged branches and replace them as needed. If the weather isn’t freezing, water the container occasionally to keep the fresh evergreens hydrated and looking fresh. Ensure the container is protected from harsh weather conditions, such...
21. Decorate with evergreens to add natural festive winter decor to your home or workplace: In ancient times, people brought fresh evergreen bows, holly, mistletoe, or an entire fir tree inside the house to decorate for the solstice. This ancient earth-based winter solstice tradition is anothe...
How to prune boxwood: When trimming boxwood, don’t overdo it. While a nice, compact bush may look healthy on the outside, that dense outer foliage (caused from over pruning) can keep air and light from getting to the inner part of the plant. Thin the outer growth annually so that ai...
How to Grow These drought-tolerant evergreens areeasy to grow in dry areas with full sun to partial shade. They thrive predominantly in the West and Southwest. They do not do well in cold, humid climates of the East. Light Plant manzanita in an area receiving 6-8 hours of direct sun da...
the soil. As long as the pH of the soil isslightly acidic, there isn’t much reason to fertilize Podocarpus. That said, some of us just need to fertilize things. I love a good, healthy growth year in my yard. If you want to fertilize your Podocarpus, do so lightly and in the ...