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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 18, 2017
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    I would cut the roots with a sharp cutter as low as possible. Then 'paint' the cut stem with a full strength herbicide application, use a small brush to apply.
    Remember that the herbicide will kill any other plants it touches, so use caution around your plants.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 1, 2017
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    This article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/treatment-bagworms.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2017
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    Sadly, if the branches are dead; if they break and snap off, they have died and no new needles will grow from these branches.

    Here are some links that may help you with care information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/proper-soil-mix-for-evergreen-container-plants-and-trees.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/potted-shrubs-growing-shrubs-in-containers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 27, 2017
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    It will help you know your growing zone.
    Check local garden centers and greenhouses for choices in your area.
    Talk with your County Extension Office for a list of plants suitable to your zone.
    These links have more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-dwarf-conifer-trees.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/choosing-bushes-for-small-spaces.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 7, 2017
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    Lack of sunlight and air circulation can cause centers of shrubs to suffer die back.
    These issues can cause diseases such as blights or fungus problems.

    If the woody stems are bare, they will not grow back leaves.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    September 5, 2017
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    When evergreens are only trimmed with hedge shears, dense exterior foliage develops but the interior is so shaded that it dies back. It is hard to tell but you appear to have yews (Taxus). The dead branches will have to be removed and the exterior growth needs thinning so some sunlight can penetrate. Eventually the yew will fill in the holes. If you have junipers, new growth does not fill in dead areas. I suggest you use bypass pruners every mid to late June to keep the shrubs the size you want and to selectively remove small branches on top to let light through. Use the hedge shears once or twice during the growing season if you don't like the new growth. Do not use hedge shears for pruning - cutting into woody growth. Inevitably, you'll go too far and remove too much. More info here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/yew/pruning-yew-shrubs.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 7, 2017
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    There are many Junipers that are well suited for this. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/evergreen-trees-for-zone-6.htm

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    jmillhou on
    September 7, 2017
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    Thanks. I'm afraid a juniper may have too large a spread for my area.

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