Another one bites the dust
PcolaGrower
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dun dun dun another one bites the dust...
Comments (58)John, I have to say that I am a bit concerned with that much water being that close. The Acer saccharum rootstock will not like 'wet feet' at all. My concern is that the water does not drain away just under the surface. So while the flow may never make it to the root ball, it may very well saturate the ground 3-4 inches down and remains that way for days longer. That would not be a good circumstance for a Sugar Maple, and one that is just planted with reduced root mass it could be much worse. Now everything depends on how ell it drains. I have clay, and it would be VERY bad. But your soil may drain much better and not be a problem. It just depends on the soil. The fact that you have a Eastern Red Cedar nearby being hit by the same flow, supports that the soil will drain quickly, but only you can answer that for sure. Couple of things you can do is raise the rootball 5-6 inches, but that would require replanting. Also you could go out to the lowest point of the swale (the low spot in the channel) and dig a small trench say 3-4 inches wide and 6-10 inches deep. Ideal being is you provide a lower concentrated channel so that the excess water can drain away more quickly after the rain stops. Kinda like a 'French Drain' but with no cover over the top. A narrow channel such as that is easily ignored and would help drain the excess away more quickly. JMHO. BTW, neglected to say the holes on the one tree look like what I got on our Fall Fiesta after last winter. Small area of bark damage probable from sun crack/scald. Should heal up quick and not cause problems. Arktrees...See MoreAnother one bites the dust...what to do!
Comments (15)Unless you go big or do something else, it will take several years before there is shade. I did some research on SHADE SAILS, which are professionally installed sculpted high-tension UV durable fabric covers that come with nice variety of poles or ground supports. It could even solve a shade problem as part of your driveway, and allow you to ACTUALLY GROW HOSTA ON YOUR DRIVEWAY. (I throw that in to pacify KEN)..... INstead of that, I've accumulated several patio umbrellas, which are moveable and fit with my pots. In your case, I think the real McCoy is required. It will not be cheap to get a top-notch one, but it can be taken down in offseason, although I cannot say what it requires to do that. Just look it up. You might be very pleased to use this as your redbuds etc grow to full glory. There are several similar products to the one listed below, which is the original top of the line product I think coming from Australia where they are dealing with a rip in the ozone layer, so compare to this product and go from there. They are really beautiful things. Here is a link that might be useful: Shadesails.com...See MoreAnother one bites the dust
Comments (6)I just came in for a break from mowing my orchard. I made a print out to do a walk through. deer did a rub down in 4, and a lower limb cut back on 10. Voles got 3 but my jack russels got 5 voles running from the mower. 3 new trees just dead and all leafed out this spring. scab on the mac's and cortlands. When I plant corn I plant 1 for the cutworm , 2 for the crow , 3 for the coons and one to grow. plant what grows and eat what compeats people and plants live and die. Today I picked a northern spy apple that was great, next winter I hope to pick a orange that is just as good....See MoreAnother one bites the dust!
Comments (16)Debbie I wouldn't recommend to keep plants so thirsty that thy are shrivelling all the time before watering :) It is good indicator that they are thirsty, but relaying only on that in order to water them seems to be bit of torture to me...In general, succulents will recover easier from being underwatered than overwatered. And I wouldn't worry about going away for a week or two and leaving them without water. But, everything in moderation, right? Temps you keep your plants in are warm, and they should be watered. They should not be in cold temps and wet soil - that's exactly what Paul suggested. I also have few in space that gets close to 40*F at night and 50-52*F during day, and they are getting water maybe 1x/mo or even less. I was wondering about size of your jade comparing to size of the pot. I have few that are similar size, and they are in 5" & 6"pots...that is getting too small and they need to be repotted soon. I do not like very deep pots, and will go just little bigger. Here are couple (sorry for bad photos) that are 17" and 19" respectively; first one in 4.5"pot and taller one in 6.5" pot - repot and pruning is coming:Your plant is much wider on top, I like them more compact, and would like thick stem rather than big crown. Just my preference. It is good to see what others are doing....See Moregorbelly
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