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Common concerns about newly planted trees
Perhaps it is simply human nature to want instant gratification. We plant a tree and, well, we want it to look beautiful and grow vigorously right away! We have this image of a mature, lovely specimen gracing our property, shading our patio, providing all… Continue Reading “Common concerns about newly planted trees”
Quaking aspen
Populus tremuloides Basic statistics: In the willow family, Salicacea. USDA Hardiness Zones 1 to 6 (you gotta love a tree that can go Zone 1!) General height from 20 to 50 ft; spread from 10 to 30 ft. Bloom is insignificant in early spring.… Continue Reading “Quaking aspen”
What’s In a Name?
In a recently posted blog on Thuja occidentalis, I briefly mention confusion caused by common names. As an example, common names for the Thuja occidentalis include Eastern white cedar and swamp cedar. However, the Thuja occidentalis is not a cedar at all. In fact,… Continue Reading “What’s In a Name?”
Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae
Please note: There are many nuances to using plants for food, beverage or medicinal treatment. I may mention some of these with appropriate citations and/or references. However, I have no professional experience and am not an authority in this area. In no manner should… Continue Reading “Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae”
Diversity in Landscapes
In the arboricultural industry there is a great deal of talk about the necessity of planting a diversity of species of trees in the urban forest. The theory, if you will, is to avoid catastrophic loss in case of disease or insect pressures that… Continue Reading “Diversity in Landscapes”
Benefits of Trees
Oh wow. I can actually feel the rolling of eyes. Who has NOT been inundated with a list of the benefits of trees? I would like to expound a bit on some of those lists so, hopefully, you will hang in there with me. … Continue Reading “Benefits of Trees”
Dealing With Weeds
Many of us would prefer not to use pesticides. BTW – the term “pesticides” is a general term indicating any product used to kill something. Insecticides kill insects, rodenticides kill rodents, miticides kill mites and herbicides kill plants. By itself, the term does not… Continue Reading “Dealing With Weeds”
Landscapes – A Work in Progress
A landscape should be viewed as a work in progress. Its main components are living organisms which grow, spread and change as they mature at different rates and in different ways. What we start off with is not what we end up with, sometimes… Continue Reading “Landscapes – A Work in Progress”