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- Q.Digging Up A Large Conifer Tree. - I need to remove a large (7ft) conifer tree from my front garden, as it is sucking all the goodness ...
- Q.Should We Water 3 Foot Conifers Which Are In The Ground During This Dry Spell Or Will They Seek It Themselves? Mrs I Ayre - I do not have a photo Mrs Ayre
- Q.My Lemon Scented Conifer Is Browning Off - I have 6 lemon scented conifers and while they continue to grow they have all at some time browned off ...
- Q.I Just Bought A Few Miniature Conifers And Want To Know When Is The Best Time To Plant Them. - I'm from Portland Oregon.
- Q.Conifers On Neighbours Side Of Fence Take All Moisture. What Plants Will Tolerate Conditions. Can I Improve Soil - On the neighbours side of the fence is a row of large, well-established conifers. Plants on my side struggle to ...
- Q.I Have Just Taken Down 8 Off 60ft Conifers From My Garden, Do I Need To Do Anything To The Soil To Ensure Other Things Will Now Gr - Should I look to add any special additive to the soil to eradicate the remnants of the conifers?
- Q.My Son Has Had Some Very Tall Conifers Taken Down Along A Wall In His Garden. He Wants To Replace Them With An Evergreen Hedge. - His garden gets a lot of sun and can be quite windy. It also needs to be dog friendly. Needs ...
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July 16, 2018Q.Digging up a large conifer tree.
I need to remove a large (7ft) conifer tree from my front garden, as it is sucking all the goodness from the soil and has killed a nearby shrub. I would like to know if anything else can be planted in its place after it has been removed. I am concerned that nothing else will grow there again. Thank you.
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MichiganDot on
July 17, 2018A.The simplest, and in the long run least expensive move is to test the soil at your state extension service. Tests run $10-25 depending on state and give a wealth of information such as nutrient levels, amount of organic material, type of soil and pH. If there are deficiencies, it will tell you exactly how to correct them. There is sure to be a plant that will grow in that space. Knowing the pH and type of soil will make it easier to find a plant that will do well. While you are at your state's extension service website to order your soil test, look for their recommendations for what grows well in your area. Enjoy your new planting!
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irisayre2 on
August 6, 2018
HornseaQ.Should we water 3 foot conifers which are in the ground during this dry spell or will they seek it themselves? Mrs I Ayre
I do not have a photo Mrs Ayre
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BushDoctor on
August 6, 2018
Certified ExpertA.They will usually seek water for themselves, but if it gets so dry that it starts turning brown then it wouldn't hurt to water them. You want them to extend roots down into the soil, and this requires being dry, but you do not want to kill them. This will just have to be monitored closely.
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Mickmccormick01 on
November 15, 2018
2795Q.My lemon scented conifer is browning off
I have 6 lemon scented conifers and while they continue to grow they have all at some time browned off as if dying but tend to partially recover. Can you tell me what the problem is
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drtreelove on
November 16, 2018A.I suspect "cypress canker", a fungal disease.
There is no direct cure, but suppression of the advance of the disease may be achieved by good soil fertility and water management.
A local consulting arborist or public agency may help you with definitive diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
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Lennie Jo on
November 21, 2018
97267Q.I just bought a few miniature conifers and want to know when is the best time to plant them.
I'm from Portland Oregon.
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MichiganDot on
November 21, 2018A.Now is a good time to plant. Winter is your rainy season, right? This gives the tree a chance to establish roots before the dry season next summer. It is vital when planting trees to put them in at the right depth. Even though you purchased them, don't assume they are properly situated. Google "show me your flare". If these are in containers, water well a day ahead; try to straighten roots. Some experts recommend hosing off the soil so you get a real good look at the roots. It is better to prune a root than to leave an encircling root intact. There are online videos from universities on how to plant trees.
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Andrew_buxton08 on
June 24, 2019
DerbyQ.Conifers on neighbours side of fence take all moisture. What plants will tolerate conditions. Can I improve soil
On the neighbours side of the fence is a row of large, well-established conifers. Plants on my side struggle to survive due, I believe to the conifers taking all the moisture and nutrients. Is there anything I can do to improve the soil and what plants will thrive best in these conditions. The site on my side is open and sunny.
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BushDoctor on
June 24, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Without knowing the exact conifer in question, it will be difficult to say if there is any allelopathy going on. What I can say with some certainty is that the soil is more than likely very acidic. This is likely the reason that hardly anything will grow there.
What you can do is choose plants that will tolerate acidic soil. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/acid-loving-plants.htm
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rod.smith on
July 12, 2019
So300bsQ.I have just taken down 8 off 60ft conifers from my garden, do I need to do anything to the soil to ensure other things will now gr
Should I look to add any special additive to the soil to eradicate the remnants of the conifers?
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BushDoctor on
July 13, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Yes, Dolomitic lime will help to bring the pH back up, and compost will help to bring the fertility back up. These two will usually correct the soil for planting, but you will want to have your soil tested to see how much you will need to bring it back between 6.5 and 7.
This link will help you to find the closest extension service to you for soil testing: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
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August 10, 2019Q.My son has had some very tall conifers taken down along a wall in his garden. He wants to replace them with an evergreen hedge.
His garden gets a lot of sun and can be quite windy. It also needs to be dog friendly. Needs to be easy maintenance
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 11, 2019
Certified ExpertA.You have a fairly warm climate. Here are some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-hedges.htm
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