conifer roots

QuestionI have a conifer hedge along my driveway. Some of the roots have pushed up the tarmac. If I cut off these roots will the conifers survive? ( the conifers have been growing for around 20 years ) AnswerYou

Regrow branches at base of Conifer / Pine

QuestionHi, I have a couple of conifers about 4 meters in height each. Unfortunately, my friend cut off all branches from about 1 meter in height from the base of the tree. He cut all branches right back to the trun

conifers

QuestionA car has crashed into my garden taking the bark off two conifers. They are about 10 ft tall and damaged at about 3ft height. Will they survive or should I claim off the insurance for replacements. An

pine tree losing green needles

QuestionQUESTION: I have a pine tree that is at least eighty years old, we had an unusually dry summer; this tree is suddenly dropping green needles. Alot of them, they are coating the drive and walks. I have two ot

Dwarf Spruce

QuestionQUESTION: I have two 6ft.dwarf spruce trees that are close to dead.I am thinking of removing them myself.How difficult is it? Thank you ANSWER: Not a big problem. You can just cut the tree off as close to t

pine tree cones

Questionpine QUESTION: I have 3 pine tree but only one does this. Why is my pine tree cones on the ground brown and shreded bare and all the needles are brown on the ground? ANSWER: The debris is the work o

Leyland Cypress Roots

QuestionSeveral years ago my neighbor planted Leyland Cypress trees on his side of our fence. The tree trunks are 5 1/2 to 6 feet from my sidewalks and about 8 feet from my house. I am noticing my sidewalks be

christmas trees

Questionevery year we buy a live tree for christmas. i bring it inside where the temp is around 70 degrees. it remains inside for close to 2 weeks. what is the best way to get my trees in the ground without shocking

Blue Point Juniper

QuestionI noticed elsewhere you indicate that Blue Point Junipers grow to about 3.5 wide...I have a row of 6 Blue Points and was told to plant them on 4 centers because they grow to about 4. After 15 yrs theyre doin

FOREST SAPLINGS

QuestionHI SIR MY WIFE AND HAVE PROPERTY WITH SAPLINGS ON IT FROM OAK, PINE, FIRS, AND CEDAR IN NORTHERN CA IT SNOWS HERE. HOW AND WHEN DO YOU TAKE THEM FROM FOREST TO PUT IN POTS TO BE TRANSPLANTED AT ANOTHER TIME.

redwood trees along fence

QuestionMy husband would like to plant redwood trees between our house and the fence line. How much space should we allow for branches? Also, is this a good idea given that the roots can lift cement? An

old pine tree dropping

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Jim, Thanks for being available to answer peoples questions. I really appreciate it. I live in New Hampshire. Theres a big old pine tree close to my house. Over the past couple months it has d

Watering

QuestionI live in Denver. I have a mature Tanyosho pine in my yard. Were planning to spend winters in Florida. Can I be confident that the pine would survive for four months without watering? Norma

transplant conifer in east texas

QuestionI have a conifer (dont know exactly the name). its abt 18 tall and been in the ground abt 3 yrs. Its a very dense plant,very slow growing. Im in East Texas and want to transplant. We

dwarf alberta spruce

Question Brown Top Ive had 2 dwarf alberta spruce (spiral cut) since 2006 planted in front of the house. I live in Carroll County MD. Outside of spider mites, all has been well. About two months ago, I n

Italian Cypress turning brown

Question Italian Cypress turnin I live in Orlando, FL, and 10 days ago I planted 20 Italian Cypress. Shortly after planting, I noticed some of them were starting to turn brown in spots. Since then, a few

tree removal replace with new pine

QuestionI have a row of pines Diff.types with an old locust stuck in there.If I cut it down and have the stump ground out by a professional could I replant a 5 or 6 ft.replacement pine or would there be a root probl

Italian Cypress Watering

QuestionI live in Orlando, Fl and recently planted some Italian Cypress. Ive been told to give them 1 of water per week. We arent getting any rain lately and its been around 90 degrees and sunny every da

Italian Cypress branches drooping

Question Italian Cypress The branches of the Italian Cypress trees I planted a few weeks ago are drooping and turning yellow (see attached picture). How do I know if this is from too much water or too little

How do I know when to water Italian Cypress?

QuestionHow do I know when to water my Italian Cypress? Is there a way to tell by looking at the foliage? Is there a way to tell by probing the soil? Answer Water the roots of newly planted trees twice