As the old leaf dies, the palm moves its nutrients to the newer fronds. While palms with yellow and brown fronds might look unattractive, it’s best to remove them only after they have turned completely brown. By cutting them off too early, you will take these nutrients away from the ...
For palm trees under 15 feet tall, I recommend leaving a radius of at least 1-2 feet from the trunk. Since the root ball is three-dimensional, you’ll also need to dig down by 1-2 feet. However, please note that the specific root ball radius should correspond to the tree’s size....
Choose a sunny location at least 10 feet from any structures and 5 feet from other vegetation. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the rootball, and plant the tree at the same level as it was in its container. Water it regularly until it is established. John Robert McPherson Queen Pa...
Plant your pindo palm in the spring or summer by digging a hole twice the size of the root ball, and just deep enough that the tree will be planted at the depth at which it was grown. Backfill with the original garden soil. Blend in a palm tree fertilizer at the rate of 2 ounces ...
The plant pot needs to be 1 or 2 inches larger than the rootball. Step 4 Place 2 inches of soil in the bottom of the plant pot. Remove the aloe vera plant from its container and place it in its new plant pot. Fill the area around the roots with soil. ...
I slip the bundle into a plastic bag, often a plastic grocery bag, pull the bag up tight around the root ball and put a string or rubber band around the bundle, right at what would have been the soil line in the nursery. Right where the roots and the top of the plant meet. I th...
Form a mound of soil at the center of the hole. Set the tree in the hole at the top of the mound, spreading the roots carefully so they point downward. Backfill about two-thirds of the hole with amended soil and press it down with your hands to remove air bubbles. Water the tree ...
root ball. To protect against freezing, you can plant tropical hibiscus up to four inches deeper than they were in their nursery pot. Remove the hibiscus from the pot and put it in the middle of the hole. Backfill with garden soil halfway up the root ball and water it. After the ...
to colder temperatures to "chill" the tree or pruning to promote dormancy are options. In areas of freezing temperatures, protecting bigleaf magnolias is essential. Wrap blankets or tarp around the trunk and branches and add a layer of mulch to insulate shallow roots and the root ball. ...
Just make sure to get a good root ball when lifting, and a little trim after the move won’t hurt either. Reply ↓ nick August 29, 2014 at 1:05 pm My Japanese mayple tree used to turn red by fall; but for 2 years now it stopped.why & what can I do to help the tree ...