Growing Trees From Nuts and Acorns
Start a tree from nuts* or acorns? The idea may seem far-fetched to beginning gardeners. After all, won’t these nutsContinue Reading
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Start a tree from nuts* or acorns? The idea may seem far-fetched to beginning gardeners. After all, won’t these nutsContinue Reading
It’s not easy to plant a tree, a shrub or evergreen in ground where it’s difficult to dig, as inContinue Reading
Question: I have a large red maple that, over the last few years, has started developing some sort ofContinue Reading
Forget the old technique for planting shrubs and trees, the one I learned when I was a kid. We were toldContinue Reading
Ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) seem to be under threat nearly everywhere. In North America, the culprit is an insect, theContinue Reading
Never prune or cut dow a tree within 10 feet (3 m) of a high or medium voltage power line. There is tooContinue Reading
The typical homeowner doesn’t really have to think much about how long the tree they plant will live. The averageContinue Reading
It just seems so romantic, doesn’t it? You’re in love, so you take your penknife and carve your initials andContinue Reading
Is it true that it’s important to apply pruning paint, paste or some other sealant (I’ll call all of themContinue Reading
Trees are essential parts of our landscape. We cherish them for the beauty they give to our gardens and citiesContinue Reading
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