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- Q.Deodar Root System - 100 year old Deodar tree maybe in danger. My neighbor is planning on putting up a cement block wall between ...
- Q.Control Of Borers On Weepng Alaskan Cedar - Our weeping Alaskan cedar has borer. The exit holes are D-shaped which apparently is caused by flat headed wood borers. ...
- Q.Hugelkultur - Red cedar is not advised as an inclusion. What about other pine trees? Can you do a feature article about ...
- Q.Cedar Trees - I have a wind break of cedar trees. Many of the lower branches are dead. I have started trimming them ...
- Q.Small Tiny Wild Cedars - Can I transplant and keep a small wild cedar tree shaped.
- Q.Emerald Cedars Changed Color After Toronto Winter - Hello, I have 12 cedars in my garden that are 3-6 feet high in my front yard planted around as a ...
- Q.I’ve Recently Been Given A Gift Of 4 Red Cedar Tees. They Are Approximately 4-5 Feet Tall And In Pots That Are VERY LARGE. - Isd it possible to just place these trees on my property without removing them from their pots?
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ecrivant on
December 11, 2017
Los Angeles caQ.deodar root system
100 year old Deodar tree maybe in danger. My neighbor is planning on putting up a cement block wall between our properties that will be about 10 feet away from the trunk of my 100 year old deodar tree. What do I need to worry about? He is planning on trenching down 12 inches and doing the work in January or February. should I move the date to keep form shocking the tree? thanks for any help you can give me.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 11, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, if the roots reside on his side of the property then he can do this. The good news is that if this is done during dormancy, or in the cold it has a better chance of taking the damage. I would see if you can talk to the neighbor and work out being able to do this in the cold weather. Otherwise, I think that the tree will be able to handle some degree of root damage.
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ce_oconnor on
February 6, 2018
USDA Zone 7a (Boise, ID 83703)Q.Control of Borers on Weepng Alaskan Cedar
Our weeping Alaskan cedar has borer. The exit holes are D-shaped which apparently is caused by flat headed wood borers. My question is how can we restore the tree back to good health? We were told that spays of some kind (don't know what that may be) applied at the right time in the spring can help but I would like to hear from an experienced gardener on a fix.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 7, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Yes, neem oil, or any kind of peppers boiled into a spray will work well. This collection of articles will give you more information on making your own pest control, and many other things: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
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March 14, 2018
21727Q.hugelkultur
Red cedar is not advised as an inclusion. What about other pine trees? Can you do a feature article about hugelkultur? I am just starting.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
March 14, 2018A.I suspect red cedar is discouraged because it serves as a host for apple-cedar rust and you wouldn't want to. accidentally introduce it. Here is an article that I hope you find interesting: https://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/many-benefits-hugelkultur
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March 18, 2018Q.cedar trees
I have a wind break of cedar trees. Many of the lower branches are dead. I have started trimming them off but I was wondering if there is a way of stopping it or if they are all dying.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 18, 2018A.Browning of Cedar Trees could be due to low moisture levels, disease or pests.
I would check with your County Extension Office to see if Cedars are suffering from any diseases in your region.
They can also refer you to a qualified Arborist to seek professional advise.Pruning should be done in fall, when the trees are dormant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cedar/growing-cedar-trees.htm
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lperyer on
May 2, 2018
West Chazy, NY 12992Q.Small tiny wild cedars
Can I transplant and keep a small wild cedar tree shaped.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 2, 2018A.You may want to check with your County Extension Office for rules and regulations on harvesting wild trees.
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mozgheib on
May 7, 2018
l6a0x6Q.Emerald Cedars Changed Color After Toronto Winter
Hello, I have 12 cedars in my garden that are 3-6 feet high in my front yard planted around as a barrier with 3 feet distance in between. This winter I had them covered using material from Lowes (not Burlap). I removed the covers early spring and noticed some have turned light blue, others are partly blue and partly green and some are still green. Please let me know if I should be worried or whether the color will go back to green soon.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 8, 2018A.Many varieties of cedar are found throughout Northern North America. Cedar cultivars have foliage that ranges from solid green to bronze to bluish-tinged needles. Yellow or brown needles, regardless of species, indicate the tree suffers from environmental stress.
Some cedar species' foliage turns blue or gold in winter as a response to frigid temperatures.
Regular watering will help insure the trees health, but only time will determine if the trees will recover into the previous green.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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May 22, 2018Q.I’ve recently been given a gift of 4 Red Cedar Tees. They are approximately 4-5 feet tall and in pots that are VERY LARGE.
Isd it possible to just place these trees on my property without removing them from their pots?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 22, 2018A.These trees can reach 60 to 100 feet. They are not well suited to container growing. They would be very susceptible to drying out in the summer.
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