Cuttings budding with no roots

    I took some Cedar (Cedrus) cuttings a week ago and some have started budding, but they have no roots. I was wondering why this is happening? The cuttings have bottom heat, humidity dome, and are kept indoors. (took…

Raising soil level and how tree roots react

Hi. The Japanese Upright Yews and Pyramidal Cedars I planted years ago are now an 18’ tall ‘forest’ that reaches more than 15’ out from the fence. This created a ‘forest floor’ where no plants grow even with mottled light…

Watering winterized roses

Hello, I keep seeing that potted roses still need to be watered in winter if they dry out? I am wondering a few things and am hoping I might get a answer here: 1) Is the snow not enough to…

Cedar Roots

there are exposed roots under my cedar tree and I am not sure if I can snip them as I think they are a trip hazard and will also damage my lawn mower. The cedar tree has several stems and…

Gout Weed

Hello and hope you are shaving a lovely weekend. I am writing because I a looking for suggestion and ways how to get rid of gout weed in my back yard. It has been three years since I brought my…

Hedging Close to Mature Maple Tree

My partner and I live on a busy street in South Burlington and are interested in planting a hedge around 4 feet across the front of our property. According to the internet I believe our hardiness zone is 6b and…

Growth at Tree Base- Dead Man’s Fingers

I’m curious as to what is growing at the base of my tree and whether or not I should do anything about it. There are a number of nodules just below the grass line and are attached to the tree…

Two Trees on Front Lawn?

The City of Toronto plans to plant Red Oak this fall, and I like this big fast growing tree. But I also recently discovered Tri-Color Beech, a slow growing, species tree.  I am wondering if it is good idea to…

Paving Near Mature Hemlock Trees*

I have many hemlock trees on my property. I am concerned about paving/landscaping around them due to their shallow roots. Will the compaction of putting in a driveway and interlocking walkway damage them. They have suffered quite a bit due…