Prune the kousa dogwood branch by branch. Make each cut back to a branch joint rather than using a shearing technique. You don't want to destroy the naturally beautiful form of the tree. Keep in mind the age of the tree — columnar when planted, vase-shaped when young, more spreading w...
Water the maple tree that is to be transplanted three days prior to digging up the tree. Maple tree roots should never be allowed to dry out during the transplant process or the tree can sustain damage. Watering the soil surrounding the tree will also make digging up the tree easier. The ...
Noni (morinda citrifolia), or the Indian mulberry, is a shrub or small tree that can grow to 20 feet. The fruit is large and fleshy yellow when ripe, and has a pungent odor. The Physician’s Desk Reference for Herbal Medicine states that the fruit is “inedible.” Noni occurs from Ind...
Palms can be sensitive to transplant and environmental changes when young and have high water and nutrient needs, but once they mature they stabilize and become hardier. These trees do best in warmer climates and do not tolerate cold winters. Miniature potted palm trees are great to sell as i...
Studies have also shown thatbarriers made of copper, like copper tape, bands, screening, or foil, can repel slugs. When slugs or snails interact with the copper, it gives them something akin to an electric shock, so they avoid the material. This works best on a small scale, as surroundin...
Container plants: Lemon balm can be invasive, so it's good that you have it in a terracotta pot. You can keep it in the pot or transplant it to the ground if you're willing to manage its spread. If you decide to keep it in the pot, you can add other container plants to create...
Try pheromone traps to control peach tree borers, lesser peach tree borers and dogwood borers. You can also try whitewashing the tree trunks or painting them with a white, water-based latex paint to repel the adult moths or beetles.
The Mimosa Tree is a beautiful ornamental plant. When considering planting locations, look for one where its beauty will shimmer! Growth Rate and Mature Height The Mimosa Tree is a small to medium sizedornamental tree. It is also exceptionally fast-growing. Expect the tree to quickly reach betw...
Just dig a nice sized root ball and transplant it in the fall. Water it well… even if you see some stress related leaf drop, chances are it will be just fine come spring. How to Plant Japanese Maples in Containers Most Japanese maples are perfect for containers, and can even be used...
Work in sections.If the garden is overwhelmingly large, don’t despair. Clear a small section at a time and work your way gradually. Imagine, it’s the start of the growing season and you don’t want to miss out on planting veggies or enjoying some pretty blooms in the summer. So, ...