evergreen for my area

QuestionI live in a subdivision in Livingston, Montana, where I see Ponderosa Pines (the state tree) that are probably wind burned (very windy here in the Winter). Need an evergreen that will do well here, in full

Conifer Identification

QuestionI live in Massachusetts. Im trying to identify a tall conifer in my yard that has short needles but the branches are very droopy. A internet search brought up Norway Spruce or Brewers Spruce but Im not

transplant norway spruce

Questionhi, i have a 15 or so Norway that needs to transplanted; i understand this species has a deep root system. What issues will I run into transplanting this tree (move it about 15)...should the tree be dormant

sod

QuestionI layed sod two weeks ago without preparing soil and the first cutting was done at the end of the second week. The grass looked beautiful and very green. Now that the cut was done brown hay like texture is i

Blue point juniper and ailanthus

QuestionHi there, Im planing a row of Blue Point Juniper in between my property and the neighbor in central Arizona. However, there is quiet a few Ailanthus trees around and will keep them at least 5 feet away. Is t

Red Pine

QuestionHi Jim, Ive got a red pine in my yard approx 40 high and pruned about 10 from the ground that has lower branches which are wider than the tree is high. Can I cut these back rather than pruning them com

conifar close to house

Questionhi i planted a comfier in the corner of my front garden it is about 5 foot from the house and also my water main runs between the pavement past the tree to the house i didnt think about this when i did it do

I have sawfly larva in my pine trees.

QuestionWhat can I do to get rid of them without contaminating the milkweed under & next to my Norway Pines. I raise Monarch butterflies & need safe Milkweed for my caterpillars. I found 3 sawfly larva o

HELP

QuestionQUESTION: We live in the Twin Cities, MN. Lived here 20+ yrs Have 6 pines on the street side of our house. I think there are 2 kinds, some with pine cones and then without which the branches slope down

green giant abrovitae

QuestionMy new planting of GGA seem to be infested with aphids (small white/grey flying insects) What is the best treatment for this problem AnswerThe most common systemic insecticide available to homeowners is Ort

Thuja Green Giants on a slope?

QuestionDo you know if the Thuja Green Giants are suitable to be planted on a slope? My slope is 3:1 - every three feet its one foot higher. It sounds like they dont need as much water as other cedars (ie. Emerald c

White Pine - Needles are Brown

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Jim, I have 2 White Pines that are approx. 9 to 10 feet in height planted within 6 feet of each other and among several large mature pines that are basically choking them. Theyre thin an

Trees near a driveway?

QuestionQUESTION: I need to plant a few trees that will grow to a fair height 30-40 minimum but they need to be lined along a driveway that has only 34 inches of clearance to a property line. The problem is, t

norway spruce & river birch

QuestionWe have just planted three Norway Spruce trees (about 15 tall) and am wondering how much water these need and how often. We are in Iowa and have adequate rains right along but it is mid July now and no

Italian Cypress for Toms River NJ

QuestionQUESTION: Can I plant Italian Cypress in Toms River NJ 08755 and will they survive? I want to plant 8. ANSWER: Yes Toms River is in hardiness zone 7 and Italian Cypress will grow in zones 7-11 w

where do bagworms live

QuestionOn the pine/ spruce trees I think I have the bag worms it looks like pine cone but is green/reddish colored like a cocoon but hard when opened up it has sections in it with holes for the worms. Do they

saw flies killing my mugo pine

QuestionI have read your solution to the saw fly issue and will take action. Is it possible that if i treat one of them that is pretty much all brown it might revive? I trimmed some of the branches and the wood is s

Care of transplanted pine trees

QuestionWe had 40 10-14 foot Austrian pines planted on our property about three months ago. The company that did the work has gone out of business. I would like to know what type of care we should be providing to th

Mature White Pines

QuestionJim, I have three mature white pines in the back of my yard. I want to fertilize them and bought Hollytone. The package recommends you drill 12-18 down around the branch line in several places and drop th

white pine and spruce tree trimming

QuestionFive years ago I planted about 15 four to six foot pine trees throughout my back yard. They have been slow to grow. I have fertilized them annually. If I trim off the bottom foot of branches, will it help th