Correct planting depth of my Red Maple
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Thanks for teaching me correct planting depth!
Comments (5)That's a CTC program and their stock is generally pretty good. Both of those should do well, the linden here appreciates a good deep soaking around 4th July to alleviate leaf scorch, and you'll probably want to wrap the linden for the first 2-3-4 winters to stop the prevalent frost cracking until the bark gets thick enough. London plane needs good water when young, then a dynamite tree, hopefully around here too. Are you at the hospital? I'll be doing a walk out to the eagle's nest/heronry Sat morning with elementary schoolers. AIUI we have 2 chicks in the eagle nest. Dan...See MorePlanting two Red maples ( October Glory )
Comments (17)I do much like you do Spruceman when it comes to staking but it seems like we're old and outdated somewhat? LOL! Good luck with the trees Bill. Bboy, I pasted a study with mycorrhizae, bonemeal, etc. Although, what Scott can be construed as possibly being correct, the "myth" conclusion by her is vastly overstated IMHO. She might be correct, but I have serious doubts over the long term. Quote: Mycorrhizal inoculation of organically grown tomato plants Siri Caspersen Department of Horticulture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 55, SE- 230 53 Alnarp, Sweden Improvement of plant nutrient uptake and protection against root pathogens by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) might contribute to a reduced utilization of soluble fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture and horticulture. For organic cultivation of glasshouse crops, regulation of nutrient supply and of the balance between nutrients is a major challenge. Common nutrient sources are green and animal manures together with plant and animal residues from the food industry. The recommended soil nutrient levels for glasshouse cultures are gerally high and based on easily available nutrients extracted by water or weak acids. Thus, for P in particular, luxury levels are common in the soil and the risk of P leakage is evident. When tomatoes are cultivated organically in the same soil for consecutive years, root pathogens may also become a problem. Root colonisation by mycorrhizal fungi in combination with the use of slowly soluble P- sources might be desirable both for bioprotection against root diseases and for a reduced risk of P leakage. However, establishment of mycorrhizal root colonisation is difficult due to the normally high soil P concentrations in combination with a widespread use of peats, which have a low P- fixing capacity, for pH regulation and for soil structure improvement. The aim of the presented work was to investigate the influence of organic and slowly soluble fertilizers and of inoculation with AMF on mycorrhizal root colonisation and on plant growth and nutrient uptake of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum cv. Delito) plants grown until planting stage (six weeks after sowing) in soil- or peat- based substrates. In sterilized soil: sand (1: 1, v: v) amended with apatite and bonemeal, we observed a strong plant growth response to inoculation with an isolate of Glomus intraradices. Plant growth was lower and the mycorrhizal response stronger in pots where the slowly soluble Psource apatite was added alone in comparison with pots where apatite and bone meal were added together. Mycorrhizal root colonisation and sporulation were reduced by the addition of bone meal. The positive response of plant growth and nutrient uptake to mycorrhizal inoculation in the soil: sand was probably related to an increased P uptake of the mycorrhizal plants. The effects of inoculation with Glomus intraradices (BEG87) and addition of bone meal and/ or blood meal were investigated for tomato plants grown in a substrate containing mineral soil and peat (4: 1, v: v). Root mycorrhizal colonisation was high (60- 80%) in pots containing either bone meal or blood meal or none of them. When both fertilizers were present, however, AM fungal colonisation was reduced. Inoculation with G. intraradices increased shoot dry weight in comparison with the uninoculated plants for all fertilizer combinations, and in particular for blood meal alone where no growth response was observed for nonmycorrhizal plants. It is possible that an AMF- mediated increase in plant the uptake of P was necessary for a positive effect of blood meal on plant growth. As the mineral soils in the substrate had been partly sterilized, however, introduced microorganisms were probably quite important for the mineralisation of bone and blood meal, and effects of other microorganisms associated with the AM fungus on plant utilization of the organic fertilizers can not be excluded. End quote. I felt bad because I didn't at least give you a reason for my cynical opinion of Scott....See MoreBought my first Red Maple - Question about waiting to plant
Comments (3)Take it out of the container and plant it! Then either in September (prefer this one for a red maple) or March pull it back up, work the roots, expose the flare and you are good to go. With the plant being in the ground it will be much easier to work the roots as they loosen up. Majority of folks will say keep it in the container and out of full sun. WAYYYYYYY too much work to keep up with watering. No thanks....See Moremy new bed under red maple trees.,oh my!
Comments (7)Very pretty! Make sure when you water, water the entire area (not just the hostas) all the way out to the Maples' dripline so those nasty roots don't have to seek water where your plants are. I agree with the others, you are still crowded in the original bed. You need to either make more beds or extend the others. Remember, hostas can take some sun if that is an issue for you. It is quite obvious to me from the looks of your photos that you are quite GOOD at growing hostas. They're in BEAUTIFUL shape! Grass is overrated - Go forth and dig some more! ;o) Char...See Morebengz6westmd
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