Are my boxwoods worth saving?
abruyer
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Comments (2)If you are going to dig them up and sell them, have the nursery you are selling them to dig them and ball them--or pay someone who knows what they're doing. They are only worth something if someone can use them or resell them. Transplanting and holding something in a balled state requires some skill and knowledge. If they have been well cared for over the years and arein good shape, they would be desirable in the marketplace....See MoreIs an old grape vine in my urban back yard worth saving?
Comments (8)You didn't state what the grapes were--muscadine, concord type, white/amber/ thin skins etc... I went to a 'pruning clinic' at the local 'pick your own' vineyard and the County AG agent used a saw on the oldest, heaviest of the vines, He cut them to the ground, The next spring, he chose two of the sprouts to use as the main trunk,, by the third yr he had it on the wire that was 6' tall. Pruning is always a little scary to me but after watching this-- I decided I could do it.. Good luck.....See MoreIs my backyard lawn worth saving?What kind of grass do I have?
Comments (6)Most turf grasses in the PNW will be blends of various cool weather grass seeds, however sod farms seem to prefer monocultures and often go with a single type. Because many of these grasses look virtually indistinguishable from each other, best to go back to the source and ask where you purchased the sod. Because our cool season grasses want to go dormant in summer, I tend to recommend fall as the best time to overseed or do much remedial lawn care. What you can do now is to aerate the soil, using a plug or core aerator. Aerating is one of the best things you can do for a lawn or the ideal first step in lawn care prep. After aerating, spread a thin layer of compost, just a half inch or so. Water as necessary but not too frequently and deeply when you do. In my Puget Sound climate, once every week to 10 days is usually sufficient through summer provided the water penetrates down 6-8 inches. Weed manually as required. Then in fall you can overseed. Again, cover with a thin layer of compost (better than peat or topsoil) and keep moist until full germination, usually about 10-14 days. Mow when the new grass is at least 2.5 inches tall. And you can still fertilize before winter. If you overseed in September, you should be able to fertilize in mid to late October. Of any time of year, the fall fertilizing is the most beneficial in our region. And opt for an organic product if you can....See MoreIs my Pyracantha Worth Saving
Comments (3)aloha, I just planted one I got from Skybird at the swap. I read they like some wind protection, so maybe that's the issue. I've never grown one before, so I'm sorry I can't be of more help. I picked a spot with a half day sun and some wind protection. I hope to never have to move it! If you decide to move it, use gloves and a shovel. I would do my best to keep the rootball on the shovel and not have to touch it except for firming in the soil when you replant. It supposed to cool down a bit in the next few days, so you might consider it now or wait till fall. Good Luck! Barb...See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
10 years agoWhitelacey
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