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- Q.Can You Straighten A Large Tree? And How Do You Do It? - I have a number of pine trees in my property that are leaning. They are very tall and large. How ...
- Q.We Are Trying To Grow A Pine Tree From Seed. It Has Been Approximately 10 Months Since The Seedling Sprouted And Is Now About 3 I - Is this the height it should be? Or should it be growing faster?
- Q.I Found A Sprouted Pinecone How Should I Nurture It? - I found a sprouted pinecone how should I nurture it? Should I place it on top of soil, plant the ...
- Q.Use Of Ground Where A Pine Grew - had a large pine cut down 3 years ago. Recently had the stump and roots ground out. Can I use ...
- Q.I Have A Large Pine Tree That Is Dying In The Middle But, Has New Growth Every Year. What Can I Do To Help This Tree Get Back His - green middle? He is approximately 11 years old and is a blue spruce.
- Q.Pine Tree Drying Out - Dear Gardener, after 10 years with us my pine tree started to dry out one day after the other this ...
- Q.What Is Wrong With My Japanese Red Pine Shrub, And What Can I Do To Address The Problem? - Purchased and planted two japanese red pine shruba in late 3/20, along two dwarf mogo pines. The two mugo pines ...
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Anonymous on
September 21, 2020Q.Can you straighten a large tree? And how do you do it?
I have a number of pine trees in my property that are leaning. They are very tall and large. How do I straighten them? Thank you
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Well, you certainly can see the prevailing wind direction. Your trees are mature enough that you need a professional arborist for help. Young trees can be straightened with stakes and cables, but I think your trees are too old. Also, if the leaning is from strong winds and not loose soil, you may be better off moving the trees to a less windy location.
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Tim Breed on
March 29, 2021
49441Q.We Are Trying To Grow A Pine Tree From Seed. It Has Been Approximately 10 Months Since The Seedling Sprouted And Is Now About 3 I
Is this the height it should be? Or should it be growing faster?
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Tim Breed on
March 29, 2021A.The seedling is about 3 inches tall. Is this the right height?
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April 10, 2021
Arlington, WAQ.I Found A Sprouted Pinecone How Should I Nurture It?
I found a sprouted pinecone how should I nurture it? Should I place it on top of soil, plant the pinecone, or something else? Any other insight will be appreciated.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.How fortunate!
There is no need for the pinecone part, but if you cannot get the root out, then you will want to cut off the section that the seedling is growing out of. The seeds usually fall out of the pinecone, but this one stayed in and sprouted.
It appears to be a Douglas Fir or related species. This article will help you to care for it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fir/douglas-fir-tree-care.htm
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2021Q.Use Of Ground Where A Pine Grew
had a large pine cut down 3 years ago. Recently had the stump and roots ground out. Can I use that with topsoil placed on top for garden
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 21, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes, but there have been instances where a piece of root grows back. Watch for those and get them out right away if you see one.
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Anonymous on
May 30, 2021Q.I Have A Large Pine Tree That Is Dying In The Middle But, Has New Growth Every Year. What Can I Do To Help This Tree Get Back His
green middle? He is approximately 11 years old and is a blue spruce.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/brown-conifer-needles.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/needle-cast-in-trees.htm
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June 4, 2021Q.Pine Tree Drying Out
Dear Gardener, after 10 years with us my pine tree started to dry out one day after the other this spring. It’s in a pot so tried to replant it in a bigger one but it didn’t seem to slow the process. I am wondering now if I should try to repot it again or what could cause the issue. Is there still a chance to save it at all? Attached a couple of photos. Appreciate your help. Kind regards, Beata
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 11, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Usually with conifers, the damage begins months before the needles start browning. If you could plant it in the ground might help. The pot culture may have finally caught up with it. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-browning.htm
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June 21, 2021Q.What Is Wrong With My Japanese Red Pine Shrub, And What Can I Do To Address The Problem?
Purchased and planted two japanese red pine shruba in late 3/20, along two dwarf mogo pines. The two mugo pines and one of the two red pines have taken hold and are a verdant, dark green in color; but the largest of the two red pines is laboring (yellowing out with some brown spots). In the attached photo, you can see the two red pines -- with the one on the left taking hold and the one on the right in trouble. All four shrubs are planted in similar soil and environment -- a back yard of crushed rock which gets plenty of sun, in Sedona, AZ. Checked with the nursery where I bought the plants, and they first surmised that I had not given the plant enough water and then that the laboring shrub had been over watered! How do I check for over or under watering?? Thanks.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would suspect overwatering before underwatering. Unfortunately, with the soil covered in rock it will be hard to tell when it needs water, visually. You will need to check with a meter. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
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