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- Q.PUTTING A SHASTA TREE, DAYTONA HEAT PRETTY BLUE, IN A POT - WHAT TYPE OF potting soil do they like?
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- Q.Little Fir Tree Like Weeds - They are everywhere. Buggers to get rid of. I'm guessing the green fir tree like 'things'are fruiting bodies/reproductive bits of ...
- Q.Will Fir Tree Regrow In Dead Area? - Three firs in a row, middle one died, cut it down and remaining two have dead looking sides where they ...
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- Q.Volunteer Seedling Has Managed To Grow Into An Established Fir Tree. - The root balls are now on top of each other. I have managed to reduce the 5 foot volunteer to ...
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October 2, 2019Q.PUTTING A SHASTA TREE, DAYTONA HEAT PRETTY BLUE, IN A POT
WHAT TYPE OF potting soil do they like?
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GKH_Susan on
October 3, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Nothing too rich; they like xeric soil. It should be well draining and nothing that would compact. A commercial potting soil or mix will work. You can add about 10% pumice or perlite to help with drainage.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chaste-tree/chaste-tree-cultivation.htm
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February 21, 2020Q.Low maintenance plants to plant in a border
We have a large hedge (fir trees) at the back of a raised bed - we have struggled to get plants to grow in the bed as the hedge sucks up a lot of the water - we do not want to get rid of the hedge as it provides us with privacy, are there any plants that would be able to survive under the hedge? We are not active gardeners so would like them to be low maintenance! Thankyou
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here are some plants that do well under trees, however, according to university extension advice, it's best not to plant under trees to avoid injuring their surface roots. They recommend mulching out to the dripline.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/ground-covers-under-trees.htm
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May 21, 2020
TW7Q.Little Fir Tree Like Weeds
They are everywhere. Buggers to get rid of. I'm guessing the green fir tree like 'things'are fruiting bodies/reproductive bits of an extensive root 'organism'. Help !!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to ID the pest in question. If there are fir trees nearby, I would suspect seeds have germinated.
Boiling water will kill them off, when applied several times over the course of a few days. This will leave your soil able to be utilized, immediately, after treatment.
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June 26, 2020Q.Will fir tree regrow in dead area?
Three firs in a row, middle one died, cut it down and remaining two have dead looking sides where they were too closely planted. Will those areas regrow?
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GKH_Susan on
June 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Probably not. They usually focus most of their growth on the tip of the tree and the tips of the branches. They will have to be pruned up for looks or, unfortunately, replanted. This article will refresh you on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fir/douglas-fir-tree-care.htm
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July 28, 2020
Green Bay wi 54302Q.Water Growing Roots Vase To Purchase
Where an I purchase glass vase for water fir water root growing Gourmetm@live.com
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BushDoctor on
July 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.We do not recommend specific places or vendors for purchase. I could recommend trying Amazon, Etsy, or Ebay.
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May 18, 2021Q.Volunteer Seedling Has Managed To Grow Into An Established Fir Tree.
The root balls are now on top of each other. I have managed to reduce the 5 foot volunteer to a stump with many roots. Is there such a thing as a permanent liquid that I can paint on stump to stop it’s growth without damaging the fir tree? The stump is almost impossible to remove. There is no question that this volunteer will continue to grow and cause a huge issue .
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GKH_Susan on
May 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.There are stump killer products, but I am concerned as it goes down to the roots it might affect the main tree's roots, too. I suggest contacting your local extension agent or an arborist who has undoubtedly seen this before.
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March 25, 2022Q.Will Taking Out Large Fir Trees Stop The Traffic Noice
I have 3 over 30 feet high Fir trees and Eucalyptus trees very close to a new purchase house blocking out the sun but next to a very busy road if I have them removed will the noise be worse or do tree help block out noise.
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GKH_Susan on
March 25, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Yes, I am sure the noise will increase if those trees are removed. They do help absorb sound as well as block sun and views.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/noise-reduction-plants.htm
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