Mulch Placed Around Trees*
I see increasing evidence of volcano type mounds of mulch being placed around tree of all sizes and ages. I would appreciate having your opinion on the subject.…
Tag Archives: trees
Crack in Maple Tree*
Very tall tree at cottage. N. of Belleville on Crowe Lake. Effected side faces n.w. Top of tree looks healthy. Tree a fair distance from the lake itself. Not too far from gray water pit, but we’re very organic in…
Acer davidii*
I am researching this tree and I am wondering if you know how long it will live, e.g. its lifespan.
I am particularly wondering this for our zone, Toronto – 5b.
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Tulip Tree Seedling*
Our backyard tulip tree sprouted an offspring, around 5 metres away from the parent trunk. Our yard is too small to accommodate a second adult tree so we’d like to find a new home for the baby. We can’t think…
Tree Screen*
What are the best tree choices for a visual screen on a north-south fencerow. They need to be narrow, and are against the north side of a large 50′ spruce tree. Soil: North York clay below 1.5′ of sandy soil,…
What Tree to Plant? *
We’re have a house built in the Rouge River area and the front will be west facing. I was wondering what would be a hardy shade tree to plant in the front yard. It is not an overly big front…
Acer japonicum *
I live outside Ottawa (zone 5b I think) and would like to know if this particular Acer would grow in clay soil in a sunny location. Any general information would be welcome. Thank you.…
Tri Coloured Beech Tree *
When is the best time to trim my beech tree? it is located on the south side of my house. it is healthy just needs to be trimmed back. it is approximately 10-12 feet tall. any tips would be helpful…
Dying Emerald Cedars, Viburnum, and Berberis *
Hello,
Several Emerald cedars planted a year ago in the spring have turned brown suddenly and died–they have been watered throughout this summer weekly.
A 12-13 year old Viburnum flowered beautifully this spring, but branches have been suddenly drying up…
Cutting back a large limb on a Magnolia tree *
The tree is large and 25 to 30 years old and is very healthy. I want to cut back a large limb on one side, because we keep bumping our heads on it when we use the path beside it.…