Question from Shane: My family loves pears and when my wife saw a Bartlett Pear tree at a local Southern California garden center, she bought it. Well I finally got around to planting it but before I did, I did some research. It appears that the tree is way out of it’s preferred climate zone. […]
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Trees – Page 7
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Categories : Trees, Vegetables & Fruits
Chipped Eucalyptus Wood and Leaves from Tree Trimmers
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Friday,
March
21st,
2014
at 03:49 AM
Contrary to public opinion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with using the contents of tree-trimmers chippers as mulch, even if the source is eucalyptus. All wood eventually rots and becomes part of the soil. Eucalyptus chippings make an excellent and low cost mulch. Not only does it often come free of charge, but also it […]
Categories : Fertilizer, Trees
Question from Vickie: I bought a bare root pom. tree from a major Home Imp. store. I planted it according to the directions. It looks like dead branches. I live in San Diego. In this city, they flourish, and folks can’t get rid of them. Is it dormant or dead? It is about 4 ft. […]
Categories : Trees
Question from Sue: I saw a short article in the newspaper about Sycamore Leaves being allelopathic. I’ve been adding them to my compost pile and I am not sure this is a good idea now. If I understood the article correctly, sycamore leaves can inhibit seed germination. Answer from Pat: If I were you I […]
Categories : Trees
Question from Margo: I am having two trees removed and need replacements. One, will be in an elevated triangular planter about 6″ at the widest point. It is directly over a spa. So I need a tree that will not drop leaves and will not have invasive roots. The second was in the ground and […]
Gardening Question from Debbie: We live in the vineyard area in Temecula and have a Mediterranean style property with a long winding driveway and thought planting Cypress along both sides would be a nice focal point leading up to the house. Here are my questions for you: Re: water requirements; I have read two conflicting […]
Categories : Gardening Tip, Trees
Question from Kristina: We’re looking for a fast growing tree or tall shrub to plant in a north facing bed that will not shade the lawn. Answer from Pat: I suggest camellias as the finest tree to plant in a north-facing bed. Whereas most people think of camellias as shrubs, they actually grow as tall […]
Categories : Landscape Design, Trees
Italian Cypress Trees For Narrow Land Strip
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
November
11th,
2013
at 03:50 AM
Question from Nolanda: 1. I reside in Pasadena, CA. I have read alot of problems, mostly dust mites, killing italian cypresses after 3 yrs despite professional care & spraying. 2. Is the italian cypress too difficult to thrive in the CA valley now? 3.My alternate tree is the Skyrocket juniper due to its height, being […]
Categories : Landscape Design, Trees
Question from Kristina: We’re looking for a fast growing tree or tall shrub to plant in a north facing bed that will not shade the lawn. Answer from Pat: Do you like Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’)? I happen to love this tree and I have planted 3 of them in my garden as strategic […]
Categories : Landscape Design, Trees
Question from John: I have a Camphor tree that was planed in August of 2010. It has since grown about 4 ft and has filled out. filled out so much that tow main branches almost snapped from the weight of rain. We have since tied them to large stakes. When and exactly how do I […]
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