I just re-inspected what I first reported was the graft union on this tree. It still appears to be a very well done graft union. The root-stock's trunk is only about 3 inches above the rootflare. and the grafted trunk is only slightly curved just above where the the stock trunk and the tree is grafted. I do not remember seeing a cultivar name on the label sticker. That made me think when I first purchased it that it had been grown from seed, especially since the grafted union was healed so well that at the time I so easily overlooked it. There also was not a supplier name on the pot which the tree grew in when I first purchased it. That now suggests to me that a local grower must have his own root stock and grafted one onto it that he knew had good potential to change leaf color to red in the fall. I hope he also had some evidance that the tree he grafted on is a male tree that will not produce fruit, which birds will eat and drop debris and stain the driveway that is near where I desire to plant the tree. Today the tree also dropped the last of its leaves. The branches still flex easily, the bark appears healthy, and its leaf buds appear healthy and not at all dried out. Since so many have suggested that I should not repot the thing, I nixed my plans to repot it into a larger pot. Later, and just prior to our first forcasted frost, I plan to simply sink the deep 7 gallon nursery pot down into the peat bed that I already mentioned. The tree's deep 7 gallon pot is 12 inches across on top and about 15 inches deep, which is an inch or so more narrow and about 4 inches deeper than my normal 7 gallon size black nursery pots. The 15 inch depth on this tree's 7 gallon pot is the same depth as my 15 gallon black nursery pots, which are also several inches wider across the top. I know a lot of you suggest that I plant the tree, but the fact that it dropped its leaves already motivated my desire to keep it close to where I live this fall, so I can make sure it stays watered properly. Where I want to plant it next February is on a property I own that is across town from me, and the planting location is in full sun. Our high temps this week are predicted to stay above normal in the high 80s and low 90s. As windy as it was today makes me think that If I plant this tree over there now, it might dry out too fast; especially, since I would not have the chance to daily monitor its water needs. If it does not releaf in a week or so, I also intend to move it under my Scarlet Oak's dappled shade. I would still like to read more opinions about my choice described here. By no means am I closed minded to other's ideas, and I do value all the information others can give.

High bush blueberries will sucker from the base. And I think that's what you're seeing. High bush blueberries are wonderful, native, easy care shrubs with year round interest. One of my favorites.

I too have a bermuda lawn. I don't use any chemicals... fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides... don't use 'em at all. This time of year is when I begin seeing weeds come up also. So far this year my front lawn isn't too bad, but my back yard has a lot of weeds. Sometime next month just before my lawn comes out of dormancy is when I'll go out there with my Weed Hound & wheelbarrow & spend the afternoon. This is my once-a-year ritual. I pull anything/everything that's green in the lawn. Then I scalp, dethatch, and fertilize with alfalfa pellets. I'll continue to watch the lawn about once a week & if I see a weed or two, I'll yank 'em out. All through the season I fertilize with soybean meal once a month, I mow every 2nd or 3rd day at .625", and I water twice a month (if we haven't gotten rain.) By June, I don't have any weed issues at all. My 2 cents, Good day, Dan

I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I just didn't know if people usually do individual blinds for each window or just one for the entire frame or which would look better. Also didn't know if other types of window treatments were in now rather than faux wood blinds. We lost two blinds upstairs (they were moved downstairs) due to a squirrel getting into the house and trying to get out this window. lol Because the sun shines in the upstairs windows down onto where we are sitting its getting annoying. Depending on what I do upstairs, I might be replacing these as well as the newer blinds don't have the cords. We are going to be painting and such so I need to make a decision of these so I can get them purchased. This is my downstairs window with two windows and its exactly how the upstairs is set up, but it has three windows. Sorry for the dark photo. I just turned on the lights and it takes a bit to warm up.