Needles on an evergreen tree can live from one year to several years, so most trees lose their old needles every couple of years to every five years or more. Larch with yellowing needles in fall But certain species, like the larch (genusLarix, which is common here in Central Oregon), d...
Trees are some of the most important plants in the world. They provide oxygen, shade, shelter, and wood for buildings. But before these trees can be used for all mentioned, they must grow. However, trees can either grow faster or slower. The slowest-growing trees take a long time to re...
but this is a small concern when compared to the damage that the root rot is capable of. Entering the tree through the root system, the roots begin to decay and are unable to draw sufficient water and nutrients from the earth. As a result, the entire tree...
Pruning leylandii evergreen trees and hedges is a straightforward process: Using sharp pruning shears or an electric hedge trimmer likethis 22-inch dual-action trimmer, cut back broken, dying, and dead branches off first Trim the top of the hedges 4-6 inches below your desired height. Prune ...
Bamboos can decorate any place with their exotic look as it is an evergreen plant. You may be carrying an assumption in their mind that the plant might damage after it turns yellow. But don’t worry, it does not die that way as there are several ways to prevent it from turning yellow...
YOU ARE A PAGAN IF:YOU BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE AND DECORATE ITThe evergreen tree is a symbol of the green to come at the re-birth of Mother Earth. In ancient Egypt they laid gifts under Palm Trees during the winter celebration. In ancient Rome they used the fir tree (called the Baal ...
In Great Britain, some hedgerows are hundreds of years old. Farmers maintain them by cutting out old growth and occasionally trimming. If a gap happens due to a plant dying, they put another in its place. The result is a thick fence that even cattle can’t penetrate. Try these good fenc...
Personally I do not worry about cancer or tumours for me or other people I know that are regularly using these patches. If I ever did find these issues arising I would simply be adding that extra patch occasionally. This is only my personal finding and is only part of the big picture bu...