What are these cone-shaped burrows in my yard?
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Trying to avoid cone shaped Magnolia tree
Comments (10)of course you can ask.. thats why we hang around ... i dont know your tree per se ... see link based on your name ... is it what you want???? do not confuse a tree that has been grown for shipping ... with its potential for growth ... and do expect it to take decades or so.. for it to fulfill its potential ... especially if grown in a shady location with competition from large mature trees ... i guess on some level.. i am reading some 'instant gratification' into your questions .... in the sense that you are already complaining??? that your little transplant.. wont become what you want for many, many years ... and that is a real problem.. when we talk about expectations with trees ... they simply dont do things on our schedule ... proper watering for 2 years.. will be your key to success.. do you know how to plant it... and the other requisite issues involved with planting trees??? good luck ken ps: as a 'collector' .. to me.. it wouldnt matter if this ONE was a perfect fit .... as i would probably have to collect a dozen others.. some one of the lot would end up.. in 10 years.. being the perfect one ... so if you are dancing around getting 10 of this one.. well.. that confuses me... and that might be the root of your issue about it being the perfect one .... Here is a link that might be useful: link...See MorePoor shape and shade in my front yard. HELP!!!
Comments (7)The internet is a great source of information, but so are books. "The Complete Shade Gardener" by George Schenk is a great source not only for plant information, but also for soil, types of shade as well as inspiration. The book is a few years old now, but I still use my original edition all the time. There's probably no real need to have the soil tested for pH. As gardengal48 pointed out, if you have pine trees growing you can assume the soil is acid. Again echoing gardengal48, your chief issue is not going to be shade; it will be root competition. Try driving a spade into a cleared section of ground. If it is nearly impossible or very difficult to dig, you have a huge mass of roots just beneath the surface. White pines (if that's what you have) are not as awful as some trees, but if they're really "giant" they will be an ongoing problem. If you have areas relatively free of roots, tough plants tolerant of dry shade may well work. The problem with soil improvement (and giving extra water) in such areas, however, is that roots will seek out the new, improved neighborhood and quickly colonize it. The best plan is elimination of the trees - expensive, but probably worth it in the long run. Other options include containers and using plants that can adapt to the conditions. Unfortunately, trial and error is probably the only sure way of doing the latter. I've spent the past 30 years gardening among sugar maples and white pines - many more of which I should have removed when they were small enough to do so. Despite the difficulties and failures, there are more than 100 kinds of rhododendrons, many Japanese maples, more shrubs than it's easy to count, small conifers and numerous wild flowers flourishing, so don't be discouraged....See More3' to 4' Cone Shaped Boxwood
Comments (1)The Buxus Microphylla 'Green Mountain' I have has dark green foliage with white variagation on mature leaves, and a slightly looser habit of growth than my Buxus Sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'. The 'Green Mountain' has been in the ground for two years and has grown about six-eight inches in that time. Be prepared to wait or else shell out some dough for mature plants. Good luck....See MoreMaking a cone shaped "pillow"
Comments (6)Dancingirl, Thank you so much. Batting never occurred to me. You see, I don't really sew - I just thread the machine and press the foot peddle. Batting makes perfect sense. It's not really a pillow. It's for play. As felt sticks to felt, the ornaments should stick on the tree so that my little babe can decorate and redecorate to her hearts content. She's just starting to learn her colors and the names of animals, so there's plenty of chances to work in learning games with this too. Again, thanks for responding so quickly with the tips. I hope to shop for the materials this week....See Morelafdr
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