Columnar English Oak- good choice for shade and (some) screening?
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Comments (4)How big are they? Thats a good point made that you may end up having to pay a lot of money to remove them but I wouldn't necessarily jump at the first offer. These aren't all that common, maybe there they are but not where I live and you cant just run to a tree farm and find a couple of mature columnar oaks waiting around. Also, these folks don't know that you don't like the trees. You might start negotiations by saying they were planted by your great grandmother and go from there. For some time I wondered who wanted an oak that retained its leaves through the winder and then I realized thats good for instances where privacy is needed....See MoreColumnar English Oak
Comments (6)i love oaks for gardening under ... no experience with this one.. what is the potential width.. and how far from the house are you considering ... newer sealed sewer lines.. or septic field?? no tree should be that close to a field ... i would not feed the hosta ever again.. if you want the tree to ignore them.. if you fert the plants under the tree... you can figure out where it will grow roots ... i wonder what the understock is ... my oaks.. love my hot dry sand.. i do NOT know if they will appreciate.. as a babe ... the wet black loam ... 6 hours of sun is not bad.. but it isnt that great.. i do NOT know the shade tolerance of oak ... just listing variables that come to mind .. good luck ken...See MoreCan you help me decide which is a good choice?
Comments (4)I realize this response might be a bit late. But what they hay! I agree with Kate about the Austins. The relatively few I've grown have been blackspot magnets. I'm in a different climate that you, so take that into consideration. I also agree with Kate's endorsement of Chamblee's and Roses Unlimited. Chamblee's, in particular has quite a lot of Buck roses you may want to give some consideration (or keep in mind for future reference.) Quietness is a great example. Some of the Bucks also suffer from Blackspot but others do great. But you mentioned 3 alternatives. I can say Deep Secret and Heirloom both have some fine qualities, one of which is terrific disease resistance for hybrid teas. Deep Secret tends to lose flower quality in the hottest part of the summer (smaller and weaker bloom form) but makes up for it with stunningly beautiful deep deep red blooms in the more temperate parts of the growing season. Here in New Orleans, Mine is currently turning out some gorgeous blooms, and its after Christmas! We've had a couple of light freezes the past couple weeks, but the roses are still going. Heirloom and Deep Secret are also Fragrant! Deep Secret, to my nose, is on par with other classic red rose greats like Chrysler Imperial and Papa Meilland and Mr. Lincoln. More modest sized blooms, but better diseas resistance than all of those. Worth a try, in my opinion. As for the 5 hours of sunlight, I've grown roses in similar conditions; for me it results in somewhat fewer blooms, leggier, less bushy plants, and more disease susceptibility. But if you are willing to pamper them as best you can and consider spraying regularly for disease prevention, it can work. It's better than not growing any roses. Mike...See MoreCan Anyone Help Me Find Some Quartz Choices?
Comments (43)I think your choice is beautiful. I have the creamy white cabinets on the perimeter with Hanstone Magellan counter. On the website it looks really dark, but it is a lovely grey pattern which doesn't show anything (dust, food) and is not too shiny. My island is a red stained wood (similar to mahogany in colour). I chose Zodiaq Bianca Carerra. I love each of them equally. I have had them for almost 2 years now and have thrown just about everything at them (messy and kids aren't any neater) and they look like brand new. I think anything you choose you will LOVE. Good luck and enjoy your new kitchen. It will be fabulous!...See Moreginatay124
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