Years ago I read that a rather famous author had outlined plans for a memorial in his honor after he had shuffled off of this mortal coil. I don’t remember his name, but I thought that his idea was kind of neat. It went something like this: He wanted to be buried in a nice […]
Tag Archives: Tree Roots
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Jan
Jan
Most of us in the West, who grow trees around our homes, thoroughly enjoy them. What is a little trickier is what grows under the trees which cannot be harmed. If you are lucky enough to have native trees, then what to plant under them can become problematic. If you put plants below those that […]
Pine trees are beautiful and practical in many ways. Not only do they provide natural ventilation, but they look and smell amazing. The scent of natural pine is different in the bottle, and the fir trees are eye-catching and appealing part of the brand< /a>. In addition, shade-loving plants that need acidic soil grow well […]
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever been forced to see a tree in the yard? It could be a dead tree, or a heavy storm or high winds. Once the tree has fallen, you will have to decide what to do with the remaining trunk and roots. Tree stump removal can be expensive and time consuming. The easiest […]
Planting trees in containers is becoming more popular, especially in landscapes with little or no outdoor space. You don’t need a lot of things to grow a tree. If you have a porch, patio, or balcony, you can grow in a large container. Container mature trees can make entrances or provide interesting focal points. They […]
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Feb
Feb
Large trees such as oaks, maples, beeches and cankers are valuable additions to a landscape, but they present challenges to the gardener. The trees are big and tall. It is shameful to cut down a magnificent tree to make a room> in the garden. Shade trees, a pleasant protection from the sun and a rest […]