laurel oak tree roots

QuestionWe were told that the laurel oak tree roots and the palatka tree roots had to grow up through the soil into the open so that the tree can breath. Is this true or false. Also our neighbor has his

Banyan/sewer pipes

QuestionWe are putting a purchase offer on a home with a very large Banyan tree relatively close to the home. It is huge... Our concern is what type of damage to the sewer pipes this is creating. I

crimsom maple

QuestionI have a crimson maple tree about eight feet tall. It has sprouted three or four extra long branches. Should I prune them down or continue to allow them to grow? AnswerLet them grow for now. Young trees nee

Norway Maple tree

Question pic 1 Hi Jim; Thank you for your reply. After researching some more, I think it looks more like black lichens (close up on 2nd pic ?you can see the eartworm and rolly pollies live there). &nbs

spruce trees

Questioncan you use 8 yr old horse manure when planting potted colorado spruce trees 20 inches tall for fertilizer? AnswerI do not recommend any fertilizer applied at planting. It runs the risk of burning the roots

magnolias

QuestionWhat species of magolias are found in Southeast Kansas? AnswerHere are the Magnolias that are found in Kansas Magnolia macrophylla ---bigleaf magnolia Magnolia acuminata---cucumbertree magnolia Magnol

How to remove pine tree stumps, (many of them)

QuestionI live in Montpelier, Va. and the the pine trees on the road I live on has become invested with the pine tree beetles. The whole road (approximately 2 miles) is all infested. The majority o

Redwood tree pests

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Jim, I noticed my redwood tree (about 80ft) has twice more brown leaves this year and I am concerned that it might have a pest. A friend mentioned beetles but several arborists said red

Blue spruce dying from the top down

QuestionGood Eveving Im in NW Ohio and have approximately 50 assorted blue/green spruce trees that are 30-35 years old. These trees are used as a wind break (They are planted around the perimeter of the prop

Do growth zones include weather as a factor?

QuestionHi Jim I have come to you seveal times and you have always been very helpful. My HOA is finally considering removing the sycamore/london plane tree from our small front yard and replacing it with something

cottonwood trees

QuestionI have several cottonless cottonwood trees. They are on a drip system, once a week for two hours. They are growing tall but do not leaf out very much. The leaves are small and sparse.  

live oak roots

QuestionI have a follow up question please sir. When I apply the 10-10-10 fertilizer, and remember I have flower beds around two of my live oaks that extend 8ft. out from the trunks, do I begin application at

pussy willow tree bees

QuestionI have a pussy willow tree about 15 that has tons of bees all over it and when you look at the bees they seem to be small but they sting my boyfriend has been stung several times when he mows the grass

plum tree borers

QuestionMy plum trees are infected with larvae under their barks, making them ooze sticky liquid. I have just used Bayer fruit tree insect control around the base. But I want to know about nematodes that I could use

iron source

QuestionDear Jim, I am familiar with the types and brand names of iron sulfate sources. I have read in your post about oak iron chlorosis also that these are commonly available. I also read a more detail

dogwood question 2

QuestionLet me revise to you my question that you couldnt have the answer to earlier: In January, I purchased 2 red dogwood trees, I planted them immediately. It is almost October now

bag worms in maryland

QuestionI have a large blue sprice and just noticed I have bag worms. I have been pulling them off and stepping on them, I got sevin spray with a hose, but want to use it to be effective, since it is sti

Kill Live Oak Shoots

QuestionI live in the Tampa area Florida. Four months ago I had a live oak near my patio cut down because cleaning up after it was getting to be too much. The stump was ground to a few inches below ground and new sh

losing leland cypress trees

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Jim. I am having difficulty with my leland cypress trees. We planted these eight trees in the back yard in spring 2008 to grow a privacy screen. We watered the trees a lot t

Bark Off Tree

QuestionWe built a tree house for our kids in the backyard. The tree is a post oak. One of the neighborhood kids decided to pick some of the bark off the tree. There are two areas about 12 to 18 in