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bagw8018 on
December 13, 2023
78552Q.The Bark Is Cracking
Should I be concerned now that the bark is splitting? I can see daylight through. Should it be cut.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 15, 2023
Certified ExpertA.This depends on the type of tree. Some will do this naturally, while some will have issues like age, disease, watering issues, ice formation, or animal damage. Your local extension service can test for these parameters.
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Anonymous on
January 22, 2024Q.Where Can I Purchase Shrubs For A Wetland Area?
Behind my backyard property line is wetlands. Builder removed a large portion of trees leaving a big flat area that needs greenery. I'd like to plant shrubs but they need to survive in very moist soil.
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GKH_Susan on
January 24, 2024
Certified ExpertA.We don't recommend plant vendors but here is information about plants that tolerate moist soil or flooding. You should be able to find them at a local nursery or through a native plant nursery.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/wetland-shrub-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/designing-bog-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/rain-garden-design.htm
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February 10, 2024Q.What Pot Size To Choose For 2-3’ Dry Root Nut Trees
I’m planning to use smart pot reusable fabric planters for 30ea 2-3’ dry root trees please and ordered 1 gal pots. Should I start smaller and transplant after a year of growth or plant directly into the 1 gal pots? I’d so what size to start? Thanks in advance
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 11, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It's important not to use containers that are much larger than the rootball because the extra moisture held in the potting soil can cause root rot. But for trees, the 1 gallon pots should be fine. You don't want the pots too small or they will tip over as the tree grows. Just make sure the soil is very well draining. You can add perlite to the mix if needed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
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Ellyn on
March 9, 2024
ArgyllQ.Can A Tree Go From Pot To Ground In A Few Years?
We are building a house and I'd love to have some fruit and smaller ornamental flowering trees to line the fence. My question is could I buy some trees and pot them just now until my house is done and the garden is finished before then planting them in the ground?
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BushDoctor on
March 9, 2024
Certified ExpertA.As long as they are not rootbound, and you have a large enough container, then it can be fine. This can be up to a 20-30 gallon container, and you can stage up each year or care for it carefully in its final container size.
This article will offer more information on the care of trees in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
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