Last summer the grounds people where I live, trimmed my two very health cedar bushes they appeared to die and have never come back. They claim the trim didn't hurt them, but I have my doubts. Can you help. I have pictures.
Cedar shouldn't be trimmed very often, if at all. When you cut into the dead zone beneath the green growth, it will not regrow. You may want to ask for replacement shrubs from the grounds people.
Hello, Attached is the Cedar tree in my frontyard. As can be observed there is a dead zone on the tree. My plan is to remove the tree and replace it with another one. Before i proceed i was wondering if this is something i can fix or, it is already too late to cure? Kind regards Elvin Danyarov
Ultimately, this comes down to three main factors- Strong wind, frost, and full sun. These, depending on the cultivar, can be a little sensitive.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/winter-damage-to-arborvitae.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae
Wondering if the nitrogen will still be effective so late in the season?
The nitrogen won't break down until next year, likely, anyway. You can add it at any time.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
I am wondering if you can prune the Deodar Cedar and Blue Ice AZ Cypress to show the trunk and look more like a pine tree style without creating a weakness or vulnerability to it? If not are there any recommendations on a similar tree in the Cypress and Cedar families for zone 8b/9 (hot and some windy spurts/dry summers and potential of 28F nights -sparsely-in the winter- so desert like switching climates, but not desert) that does this naturally?
will I get a notification in email that an answer has been posted???
4 ft long 3 ft high cedar free standing planters. Do I remove soil and bleach planters as some say or leave soil in and cover planters as others state? First time gardening and I am older with back pain.
I prefer leaving and amending the soil each year. It is much less work, and will yield the results that you seek. The drawback to leaving it in the winter will be that it will degrade the bed faster.
Here are some articles that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm
Hello, have you ever heard of a Cryptomeria Japonica standing a snowball\'s chance in Zone 4b?
You are on the edge of hardiness since a Japanese cedar is hardy in zones 5 to 9. If you want to take the time to provide winter cover, it may survive, however, the tree can reach 80 feet at maturity. Be sure to site it out of the wind and mulch it well before winter sets in. Here are more protective tips:
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a158
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-cedar/japanese-cedar-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protecting-plants-winter.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/wrapping-plants-in-burlap.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-covering-materials.htm
I live in North Georgia mountains, 30738. The tree is 5 years old and has never had this issse until this year. The needles started turning brown in January 2023 and by March had no needles. The limbs are flexible but no signs of new growth. Is it possible to save?
You can check to see if the stems are still alive by scraping off some bark. If it is green underneath it is still alive. Cedars naturally drop some needles in fall, but winter winds, summer droughts can cause more needle loss. Give it till June to see if any new growth begins. After that, if nothing happens, you may want to replace it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cedar/winter-damage-to-cedars.htm
https://extension.wsu.edu/pacific/2014/02/evergreen-doesnt-mean-everlasting/