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- Q.Should I Mist My Arborvitae Cuttings With The Diluted Apple Cider Vinegar Diy Rooting Hormone, Or Just When Initially Sticking? - I dipped them and stuck them in rooting medium, now I'm wondering when to mist them and if it will ...
- Q.How Do I Grow Emerald Green Arborvitae In Clay Soil - I have 4 trees that have died don’t know what I’m doing wrong I have clay soil but amended it ...
- Q.I Live In SE PA And Have Green Giants. How Far Can I Top These And Will They Continue To Grow Taller After Topped - My green giants have been topped and I worry they will not get taller
- Q.You Said An Arborvitae Needs Good Grainage - Hi there, I am currently planting a few Arborvitae in my yard!! First house ever bought!! I put two in ...
- Q.Pruning/Shaping Green Giant Arborvitae - I prefer not to regularly sheer Green Giants as it diminishes the plants natural shape and texture. Trouble is, as ...
- Q.My 6 Year Old Arbovitae Trees Dying - Hillside landscape with rock cover. Has 10 trees, 12’ tall that have done fine for 6-7. This year 2 have ...
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June 25, 2022Q.Should I Mist My Arborvitae Cuttings With The Diluted Apple Cider Vinegar Diy Rooting Hormone, Or Just When Initially Sticking?
I dipped them and stuck them in rooting medium, now I'm wondering when to mist them and if it will rinse off the apple cider vinegar, so then I was thinking maybe I should mist the base with that mixture? Thank you!
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 5, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I would not mist the plant with the vinegar, too much can prevent rooting. After putting the rootings in soil, you can water the cuttings then enclose them in a plastic bag or sheeting to create a greenhouse effect. Then you shouldn't need to mist.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/vinegar-rooting-hormone.htm
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- Asked by
cindya on
July 10, 2022
40160Q.How Do I Grow Emerald Green Arborvitae In Clay Soil
I have 4 trees that have died don’t know what I’m doing wrong I have clay soil but amended it with compost and have been watering them should I give up trying to grow them or what
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Make sure that you test your soil prior to planting. Any one of several factors could be off, including pH or nutrients.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
This article will offer more information on the care of the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/growing-emerald-green-arborvitae.htm
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October 1, 2022
19380Q.I Live In SE PA And Have Green Giants. How Far Can I Top These And Will They Continue To Grow Taller After Topped
My green giants have been topped and I worry they will not get taller
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It will restrict upward growth, but topping about 20 percent from the top will promote branching. This will make for a slightly thicker specimen, later on.
Here is an article for more information on their, general, care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/grow-green-giant-arborvitae.htm
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Nancy Minihane on
October 2, 2022
Boston, Ma 02131Q.You Said An Arborvitae Needs Good Grainage
Hi there, I am currently planting a few Arborvitae in my yard!! First house ever bought!! I put two in the back where they receive great sun. Putting two out front. All day sun. My question has to do with the soil. You guys said the soil needs a lot of aeration. The soil here looks great but also looks like it would become mud easily. I have perlite and/or vermiculite that I can add or just put alot of small rocks or pieces of terra cotta. I have tons of that. Please let me know what you think. Thank you, Nancy Minihane
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.That can help, but I would also add earthworms and compost. They will help break everything down and aerate the soil.
One more thing. I will remove it this time, but PLEASE DO NOT put your personal information out to the public.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/aerating-your-lawn.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/why-does-soil-need-aerating.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm
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samdeeman on
July 15, 2024
10952Q.Pruning/Shaping Green Giant Arborvitae
I prefer not to regularly sheer Green Giants as it diminishes the plants natural shape and texture. Trouble is, as the tree matures it can get a bit leggy and start to thin down below which diminishes its value as privacy screening. Is there any downside to lightly shearing green giants every couple of years in the fall to help with thickening and cross branching? Tx!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 15, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You can. Just make sure that you do not cut off the top of the shrub. This will break its conical shape. There are a few things to consider, as well. IF they are planted too closely, then they might get a little more leggy than you want. Also, the closer to full sun that you can get, the less they will stretch in search of light. As long as you are providing the right conditions, and only do maintenance pruning, you should see a healthy shrub.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/growing-arborvitae-trees.htm
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October 20, 2024Q.My 6 Year Old Arbovitae Trees Dying
Hillside landscape with rock cover. Has 10 trees, 12’ tall that have done fine for 6-7. This year 2 have gradually begun to brown and eventually die. Once they start water and fertilizer don’t help. I am going to try a soil test next. Any suggestions would help.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 21, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It could be from winter desiccation or disease. A soil test is a good idea.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/growing-arborvitae-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/fertilizing-arborvitae-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/winter-damage-to-arborvitae.htm
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