recommend a tree next to a driveway
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2 driveways next to ea. other. Can a fence be built between?
Comments (38)Hi sweeby - I think my quality of life would only be improved if I was sure to leave myself enough room to get out of the car since the fence would be on MY left! If it's too big a project to scoot over to the right a bit (e.g. if paving over a little bit of my yard is too big a project), then yes, it could end up not worth it. But they often park right next to me and I still manage to get out, albeit somewhat carefully. But I tell you, if building a fence *would* actually leave me room to get out easily, I would also love having a fence there (I'm now thinking only the length of my car or a bit longer...but I'm no longer thinking about the whole driveway yet just in case I can't terminate the easement - which I don't know yet)...because it would mean I wouldn't have to see them so much when in my front yard or sitting on my stoop. When I see them my hearts sinks. It's always very awkward. Even before the drama they never said hi. It's just yuck yuck yuck. They're the only ones cutting off noses (that would be MY nose - or my car's nose at any rate) I promise. ;)...See MoreTree recommendations for driveway median
Comments (2)You might do better asking this question in the tree forum. Here is a link that might be useful: Tree forum...See MoreCan trees still get water if planted next to a road/driveway?
Comments (15)trees have been planted next to roads since game of thrones started filming...er, I mean...what's a very long time? a recurring thread is trees lifting pavement of one kind or another. often, in these threads, the tree was planted in a small square cut out of a sidewalk. trees are routinely planted in islands in parking lots, and thrive for at least a few decades. when they are taken down, or start to decline, there's usually proximal causes that cannot rule out factors concerning root growth, development and ability of the tree to find it's water. A very long time ago, I ran across an article that measured tree root growth and spread in urban settings. Part of the trouble is in the nature of studies, funding, and construction/development. Studies take time to plan, lots more time to get the funding, and then, you kinda have to be sorta careful in how you go about collecting and recording your data...and construction timetables aren't necessarily kind to such things. At any rate, to make the long story short, the condensed version is that trees (and plants in general) are far better at finding ways to exist in the most contrived situations than we have any reason to hope. Full disclosure: this was a long time ago I found this article, and while I'll try to faithful in reflecting what was written, it was a long time ago. Somehow, this guy found a place where a lot of demolition/removal was happening, and he got to go in and try to assess root growth in a urban environment...so we're talking median strips, boulevards, small squares cut into sidewalks. Simply put, roots found a way to grow, not necessarily evenly, but they found ways to snake through the compaction and fill of urban construction designed for heavy traffic. you're speaking of a suburban residential environment. think you have anything to worry about?...See MoreRecommend a tree/shrub watering schedule for next year?
Comments (4)First, It is not practical or even efficient to water on any sort of schedule. Climate, current weather conditions and local soils will make that almost impossible to predict. Generally, one should allow at least 2 years for the root system of newly planted woody plants - trees and shrubs - to become established. Larger trees may need a another season. During this period of establishment, the recommendation is at least 1" of water per inch of trunk diameter per week. And that is best applied all at once but slowly (hose on low trickle). Take into account any rainfall as that will reduce what you need to apply manually. If in doubt as to water needs, check the soil moisture as close to the rootball as possible....if dry past the top few inches, water. Applying a decently thick layer of mulch will help to conserve soil moisture during hot or dry weather. And be sure to take into consideration those woodies that will never be very drought tolerant.....hydrangeas, most ericaceous plants (the rhodies), dogwoods, Japanese maples. They will need more frequent watering during hot or dry periods....See Moreiforgotitsonevermind
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