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How do you treat junipers that have blight?
Treating Junipers use 3/1 insectiside I have heard to spray with Daconil. If that does not work, move the plants to another...
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How do you care for a fig tree?
Fig trees A fig tree will grow almost anywhere especially in Florida. To keep the leaves shiny use milk and a sponge. Beer and...
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What is the best way to cover a fig tree in the winter in the Northeast USA?
Covering a fig tree Use a clear plastic sheet and peg the corners down make sure that there is a slight gap at the bottom...
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How can you remove mold from the dirt in your garden?
Removing Mold From Dirt Are you sure this is mold. If the dirt has a white look to it, it is probably alcalie. Take a soil...
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How frequently and deeply should you water a 1-year old Bloodroot Japanese Maple?
In a container: If your tree is in a container with nice porous, fast draining soil you literally cannot overwater it, but on...
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Why do people paint the bottom of trees white?
Painting trees people paint trees for looks;yes looks. also for crawling bugs, no help in flying bugs. cherries and walnut...
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What time of year does one trim cedar bushes?
As a rule of thumb, most perenials need to be trimmed in the fall.( Just before they go dormant in the winter.)
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Do tree roots continue to grow after the tree has been cut down?
Tree roots Yes. Plants don't have brains, so death occurs differently for them. We cut a tree down and the plant will...
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If you pour muriatic acid around the base of a tree will it kill the tree?
Killing a tree It depends on the concentration and the amount. If you have enough muratic acid and if it's strong enough,...
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Who is responsible for removing a fallen tree if it crosses the property line?
Usually, reasonable people will reasonably discuss such an issue and maybe even help each other. Technically, the tree is the...
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How can you stop a ficus tree from releasing a sticky film on the floor?
Ficus trees Check for spider-mites. Put a clean, white piece of paper on the floor, shake the branches above the paper then...
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Can tree roots be killed after the tree is cut down?
Yes, but prepare for a war. Some trees fight harder to live than others. We cut down our windbreakers because their roots spread...
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How do you kill a tree?
You could cut a ring all the way around it through the bark. A chainsaw is easiest but a handsaw, hatchet or axe works...
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If you plant a mandarin orange seed in Seattle WA will it grow?
Growing mandarin oranges If you can keep it warm enough and give it enough light it should be fine. Problem: It rains...
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What will completely kill a full grown tree?
Killing a Tree Among the possibilities: Disease Lightning Chainsaw Caterpillars If you are TRYING to kill a tree, (like a...
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How do you trim trees?
Prune when the tree is dormant. Right before buds start to develop. You will need a pair of pruners, loppers, and maybe a saw....
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How many different kinds of desert oasis palm trees are there?
I'm not sure how many total species there are, but here's a few that I know of that are found in arid and semi-arid regions of...
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What things harm trees?
Bugs, Lightening, Acid Rain and Topping are some things that can harm trees. Ref:...
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When a pine tree is cut down will the roots still support a slope or small hillside?
When you cut the tree down the roots will live on and continue to support your slope. Slowly another tree will start to grow....
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What are the fastest growing quality trees?
Fast Growing Quality Trees Two varieties are Cottonwood and Mulberry
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How do you plant an oak tree from an acorn seed?
Score or crack the shell, you make a hole in the dirt, put the acorn in, and cover the hole with soil....wait.... Don't forget...
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How can you get rid of a Hackberry tree growing out of a hole in a Live Oak tree?
Keep trimming it and do not let it grow leaves. Without photosynthesis the roots will die. be persistent
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Do you need to cover your fig tree in Florida near Tampa?
yes! this past freeze here in tampa, ours lost all its leaves! DEAD!
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What is the best way to remove a fir tree stump without heavy equipment?
Depending on where you are you could use explosives since they make some specifically for getting rid of stumps Maybe the most...
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Is there any way to save an evergreen tree if two-thirds of the tree has no needles?
As a master gardener, I have asked myself this same question, as you may or may not know if you remove two thirds of a trees life...
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What to do with cedar bushes that are very dry and are not responding to watering?
Their roots may be dying out or they may be in soil that has a drainage problem.
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How do you prepare banana tree plants for a northern winter?
BANANNA TREES ARE NATIVE TO TROPICAL AREAS. THEY HAVE A WARM ZONE RATING. IF YOU HAVE THEM IN THE GROUND WHAT WE DO IN FLORIDA ,...
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How do you kill mimosa tree stumps?
Make several downward cuts with a knife into the bark. Then pour concentrated roundup into the holes. If/when you see shoots...
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When can you prune a Kwanza Cherry Tree?
May 2009 - Response to "If it's outside, prune it in the fall. " If you prune in the fall, you will very likely diminish the...
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I have a Live oak tree that is covered with some type of cobweb silky from its base on up only on the bark can anyone tell you what it is?
I got when we had it...
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Will muriatic acid turn a blue spruce bluer?
evergreens prefer acidic soils and the introduction of an acid source will release nutrients trapped in the soil profile but too...
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Where is the oldest tree in the world?
Methuselah Earth's oldest living inhabitant "Methuselah" at 4,767 years, has lived more than a millennium longer than any other...
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How can you kep your gallon and three gallon potted trees from falling over in your nursery?
Tie the trees to a dawl larger then the base of the tree insert the dawl three or four inches in the dirt
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What is a type of cobweb from the base of an Oak tree on up that is only on the bark called?
The web comes from an insect which goes by the common name of Bark Lice. It is actually a beneficial insect and will cause no...
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What is the best time of the year to transplant a young Mimosa tree?
During lasteeks of the winter period before its buds open, when you plant the tree with bare roots. In container or pot, any...
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How can you grow a banana tree outside all year long in Central Kentucky?
No. It gets below freezing and that would kill the banana tree.
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What is the main vegetation in the rain forest?
Rain Forest Vegetation Rain Forests are grouped into two major types: tropical and temperate. Most might say the main...
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In comparing an oak tree with a maple tree you can correctly say that oak is often used to make ships while maple is often used for furniture?
Hope this helps? We have an older than 35 yr old Live Oak and we have removed some of the large roots (above grownd and...
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In the meditarainean according to many experienced farmers trees are painted white at the bottom to stop insects where or how can this formula be found here in North America?
this is usually white latex exterior enamel, common at paint store
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How to trim a douglas pine tree?
Just trim the lower branches. They don't usually need to be trimmed. They usually do that on their own.
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Can you sucessfully plant a Ginkgo tree in Tampa Florida?
Ought to work. Ginkgo's are zone 5 trees. I've seen them in northern Indiana; Tampa shouldn't be a problem. See the USDA's...
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What is a deciduous tree?
the only tree that farts when it is touched people die from it Answer A tree from which the leaves fall every winter.
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What are junipers?
What is a Juniper Type of tree. Genus: Juniperus Junipers are of the genus juniperus and is a conifer with small tight...
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What are the symptoms of grey blight disease of tea?
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Where in Canada can you find trees that are more than one meter in diameter and over 50 meters high?
The province of British Columbia
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Will oak tree die if stump is removed?
YES
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How do you stop mulch from sliding down steep banks?
You have to put something down to keep that from happening. Use whatever you have, tree branches, be nice if you had some rope...
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What kind of tree has the hardest wood?
The heaviest and the hardest wood in the world is Snakewood (Piratinera guianensis). There are also many other candidats to be...
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What tree did Buddha sit under?
The buddha achieved enlightenment while sitting under a bodhi tree. Answer The Buddha just before he became a Buddha as a...
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What features do Acacia trees have?
The actual question was' What feature does the Acacia tree have'? I think the answer is that the genus has divided itself into...
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How do you inhibit the fluff from male poplar trees?
cut it down. plant a female they are one if the fastest growers
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Are fruit trees planted in the spring or fall?
In Australia In the temperate parts of Australia, we plant fruit trees in the winter months of June to August for most,...
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Is a Manzanita tree the same as a Mancanita tree?
no Mazanita is evergreen shrubs
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How long will a cut Christmas tree last in water?
Life of Christmas Tree When you get your tree home and before you bring it inside, cut at least 1 inch on a small slant off the...
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What can you do if the needles on an 8-year-old evergreen Christmas tree suddenly start turning brown?
Check and see if any of the branches are bent in a distorted way, your problem could be coming from spider mites. You also will...
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What pesticides stop the cherries from blooming on a cherry tree?
I know that the fungicide Thiram can cause buds to drop if used too close to budding and blooming.
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How do you tell gender of persimmon trees?
Female flowers are bigger and the buds are more wrinkled in appearance than the males.
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What can be sprayed on pine trees to keep deer from eating them?
The deer were there first. We as humans moved in on there habitat. But enough of that, try going to a homegraden center and ask...
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Can you start a eucalyptus tree from a clipping?
I really don't think that you can! I have grown hundreds of eucalypts but never from a cutting. They do, however, grow quite...
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When to trim oak trees?
"When to trim oak trees?" Answering "When to trim oak trees?" We have an old live oak and an old post oak and because we have...
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How do you calculate the age of Banyan tree?
If it's a really big one, figure 233 years for every acre of land that it covers. Smaller ones will require a core drilling...
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How do you grow tea?
Growing Camellia sinensis Tea comes from the leaves of tea plant (camellia sinensis). It can be grown outside if you live in a...
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Can bamboo be a weed killer?
It's a killer weed! It's not so much a weed killer as a killer weed! Many people consider bamboo to be a weed -- a noxious...
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Is a tree considered alive?
Yes. The vascular system of a tree consists mostly of phloem and xylem. These vessels transport water, nutrients, and organic...
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How tall are palm trees?
Height of Palm Trees Click on the link down to your left for more information.
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Does bamboo produce sperm?
plants do not produce sperm, they produce pollen
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How does oak blight spread?
The Spreading of Oak Blight The spread of oak blight likely occurs through infected plant material, rainwater, and soil....
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How do you control black scale on magnolia trees?
Summer and Dormant Oils - Horticultural oils (often called summer oils) at 1.5-2.0% applied after the crawlers have settled in...
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Why are trees green?
trees are green because... IT IS BECAUSE LEAVES HAVE CHLOROPLASTS WHICH HAVE A GREEN PIGMENT WHICH ALSO HAVE CHLOROPHYLL...
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How do I trim poplar tree?
Just remove the lower branches that are in your way. No other pruning is necessary.
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Can a Delonix regia 'Flamboyant' grow properly in a big container?
Yes, they can. Some people have also grown them indoors. The container would have to be very large.
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What is a bonsai tree?
For more details and information, please see related link below. Answer a Bonsai tree is one where you train it with wires to...
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When is the best time to replant a date palm?
summer, thats when its roots are most active
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What would happen if there were no more trees?
It would be like the history of Easter Island...they used all the trees (the last tree was cut in 1680 a.c.e.) and had massive...
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What is the name of the paint that people use to paint the bottom of trees white?
Any white latex (water-based) house paint is fine. You mix it 1:1 with water and then apply with a pump sprayer. This will help...
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Where do cherry trees grow?
Anywhere Cherry trees will grow wherever you plant them. But here are some tips as to what you should make sure of if you want...
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Can you plant a flowering maple tree outside In the state of Michigan?
Flowering Maple is a shrub, its only hardy to zone 9, so it wont survive outdoors in the winter. its considered to be a...
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When are pecans ripe?
when the outer green cracks and drys off
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Where can you buy eucalyptus tree branches?
Buying Eucalyptus Tree Branches If you want a whole branch (I dod not know how big you want it) you can buy fresh eucalyptus...
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What is the moisture content in boards?
determine the feasibility of commercial, off-the-shelf, and potentially low-cost ultra-wideband radio hardware to serve as a...
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How do you trim an azalea bush?
Best to use hedge clippers but only after the blossoms have expired.
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What plants grow without soil?
Some Orchids ---- Through the method of hydroponics, many types of plants can be grown without soil. ......... Epiphytic...
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How do you eliminate box elder bugs?
Take away their food source. Here're some links to help...
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Why are Pin Oak leaves becoming distorted the ribs and veins under the leaf have become rough and thick making the leaf curl and gnarl?
I would check for mites. This sounds like something that is sucking the juices out of the leaves.
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Are Eugenia berries poisonous?
There are many different species of Eugenia. Some of them are edible and some are not, so it is important to know what species...
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Where can you find a list of all the different types of berries?
Berry Lists See the Related Links below.
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Your yucca plant is too tall can you cut it?
1 Yes, you can cut it. When a Yucca is cut off, it will generally form a new growth at the cut point, and sometimes more than...
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How do you remove arica palm clump?
u have to ask a doctor
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How do you kill a thorn tree?
Killing a Thorn Tree Thorn trees can be killed using one of two approaches. The first and more historical approach is to use...
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Can olive trees be grown and fruit from self seeded plants from an established olive tree?
Olives grow very readily from seed, so much so that they are a serious problem in some areas such as Australia. If grown from a...
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What is name of woody asian shrub stem yields flax like fibre?
Ramie
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How do you prune a hydrangea?
Take out any old or straggly canes completely,and cut back the branches that have flowered this year to just above a pair of...
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What does the maple leaf represents?
The Red Maple leaf is similar to the Silver Maple leaf(which is a simple leaf), so I'd say that it's a simple leaf.
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Where do red oaks grow in the US?
Eastern North America
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What is the name of the top of a fir tree?
What is the name of the top of a fir tree?
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What types of diseases can sunburst honey locust trees get?
Thyronectria austroamericana According to Michael A. Dirr's Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, sunburt honey locust (Gleditsia...
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How can one kill locust tree sprouts after the tree is removed?
Remove locust roots Get rid of as much of the root system as possible; remove any sprouted saplings quickly; and be sure there...
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Is there a way to stop a mulberry tree blooming to prevent the mess made by the fruit?
You should shake the fruit when it's ripe and eat it, not wait until it makes a mess on your driveway - the berries taste great...
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When do you prune a viburnum?
The time to prune viburnum is just after they flower, which is generally around summer or autumn, depending on your area.
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When does evergreens go dormant in zone 5?
November/December.
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