Planning on planting trailing evergreen heucherellas in a fence mounted trough planter to be a permanent feature and provide screening. Hoping the coconut fibre will last as long as the plants and won't need replacing!
Coconut coir liners are considered to be incredibly durable and can be reused for many years if carefully handled. I would hope that you would get at least 3 years out of them with year-round use.
For more information about coco liners, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/coconut-planter-liners.htm
For more information on growing coral bells, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coral-bells/coral-bells-plant.htm
The tree has been leaking sap, and it's never done that before. What is the cause of that?
There can be a few reasons why sap is flowing from the tree.
Here is an excellent article.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-tree-sap.htm
What is the best fungicide to use for mushrooms in outdoor potted plants? Planters are half wooden barrels containing evergreen shrubs and ivy.
Here is a link that has information for you.
We have recently shifted to a new home ...it is now spring and I have started to tackle the garden. Under and surrounding a dark red blossom tree and a large evergreen tree... I would judge to be of considerable age (I suspect it was once a shrub), there is an invasive thick mat of FINE fibrous roots completely covering a wide area with very little growing there. No weeds, no worms and what is there is weak and sickly and will need to be removed. The ground is very spongy to walk on. What to do about it is the question. I can't garden the area and if I build up with extra soil/compost I am only feeding the problem. Hope you can help, regards Liz vK
This may take a professional to remove trees and depending on square footage, require larger equipment to remove the root filled soil and work on amending the soil.
Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/removing-existing-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/problem-tree-roots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm
We just saw bag worms on the evergreen bush at our second home. It is now July, not May, so how can we get rid of them? The bush is covered.
Here is a link that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/treatment-bagworms.htm
Found a Christmas evergreen that was root bound, and I need to repot it. What do I need to do?
See these articles for tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/proper-soil-mix-for-evergreen-container-plants-and-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-a-large-plant.htm
I'm looking for evergreen trees/bushes that only grow to a height of 4' to 7' tall. They need to have branches strong enough to hold up strings of Christmas lights. I live in PA. Zone 7a, I think.
Wow, thanks! Heading right to google images now!
Dwarf Serbian Spruce, Dwarf Blue Rocky Mountain Fir, Tiny Town Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Blue Angel White Pine and Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper meet your criteria.
Visit your local garden centers and nursery's to see the selections in your region. They may have other choices for you!