italian cypress hedge

QuestionHow close do I need to plant Italian cypress trees to create a tight hedge that people can not see through? AnswerThey are about 5-6 feet wide at maturity so if you plant them 3 feet apart they will grow in

Italian Cyprus

QuestionWe planted two Italian cyprus last Spring in Austin, TX. I noticed that they are turning brown. We water 2X a week and have done so all winter long. Also, we have cedar mulch in the beds where th

Seaside arborvitae

QuestionI made the mistake of planting my 21 eight-foot arborvitae (I suspect Giant Thuja) in the fall, a year and a half ago. That winter I was out many, many times re-standing and staking them upright.  

Italian Cypress in a puddle

QuestionTwo weeks ago I planted a 56 tall Blue Italian Cypress that came in a 3.5 gallon container. Soil on the planting site is clay, at least the top few inches of it and I had problem with watering the tree aft

trimming pine trees

QuestionI live in Southern California and wondered when is the best time to trim pine tree? These trees are very mature, about 30 years old. Thank you. AnswerIf you are talking about pruning the lower l

green giant feeding

QuestionWe live in SW Pennsylvania, planted 85 green giants around our property line last spring. They are doing well, should we use miracle gro or some other feeding for them this spring? AnswerFertilize the

englemann spruce root plate

QuestionWe have an englemann spruce tree whose trunk is 32 in diameter and the tree is about 80 tall. What is the size of the root plate? We are considering an addition to our home and the foundation will come to wi

White pines

QuestionHello. I have a line of white pines in backyard. Quite a few of them seem to be thinning out. Needles falling off and some parts turning yellowish. Took a look at the bows and needles

Green Giants

QuestionI have been searching like crazy to find a Thuja Gren Giant supplier in Ontario Canada with no luck. I am interested in having them in my yard and live in a good zone for them, but I cant find them any

Spearmint Juniper

QuestionHello - I live in Sacramento, CA and on 4/11/08 planted a 5 gal. Spearmint Juniper (in full sun) using products Amend and Soil Buster (for clay soil). I used 1/2 Amend, 1/2 native soil, 1 lb. Soil bust

planting Bald Cypress

QuestionWe were given bare root cypress (probably Bald) from the Arbor Day program. We are restoring a pond in Land O Lakes Florida. They seem to grow close together in Nature and I like this. Wh

cedar scrubs

QuestionWe planted cedar scrubs a few years ago and would like to know when and how do we trim them? AnswerMore than likely they do not need pruning right now. Downsizing Cedars If a plant has grown too large, pru

transplanting 2 yr old trees

Questionhi my neighbor is pulling out two trees in her yard, Our development where we live in ca is two years old. I want to transplant these trees in my back yard (sence they are so beautiful) I think they may be c

Newly planted Junipcrus chinensis

QuestionQUESTION: Three weeks ago I planted a 58 Blue Italian Cypress tree with mulch and deep soaked it with a circular soaker hose. I should have know better than to rely on TWO moisture meters. After 10 days of r

Mugo Pine

QuestionDear Sir: We planted a mugo pine about 8 years ago, and have allowed it to get too big for our space. We want to prune it down, this spring if possible. Is it alright to prune it in the spring??

pine tree tap root

QuestionIs it true that a pine trees tap root is about as long as the tree is tall? Thank you Melanie AnswerIt will depend on the species of pine and the soil type it is growing in. If the water table is deep the

tap root of cedar tree

QuestionOur property has 2 cedar trees on it that were planted in the 1950s. One is 10 away from the street. The city is doing extensive road construction that will likely disturb the ground as close as 5 to the bas

SPEARMINT JUNIPER TREE

QuestionJIM BOUGHT A SPEARMINT JUNIPER FROM WAL MART ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND IT IS TURNING A YELLOW GREEN. IS THIS FROM TOO MUCH WATERING? HOW DO YOU GET THE LEAVES DARK GREEN AGAIN? SO FAR THE BRANCHES ARE

fertilizer for bald cyprus

QuestionWhat is the best type of fertiler to a 4 year old bald cyprus AnswerUse 10-10-10 fertilizer at the rate of 1 lb per inch of trunk diameter scattered around the tree under the foliage and water in good. If y

Blue Italian Cypress questions

Question1. Are they okay for a semi-sloping lot? 2. Do they blow-over easily? Are they okay to plant near a house in central Virginia? (zones 6-7) 3. I live on a sloping lot and want t