Tree Care

When pruning cedars, cut off 8 to 12 inches of the leader. If possible, cut above a bud facing north. Cut the branches nearest the central leader a little shorter than the leader. Starr to create a pyramid shape. Leave enough needles on each branch or it will expose the interior of the tree. Work down the tree and leave plenty of new growth. Trim branches near the bottom of the trunk close to the trunk to allow access under the tree. Make the first cut several inches away from the tree trunk by cutting the underside of the branch with a pull-stroke handsaw. Only cut halfway through the branch. Align the saw blade with the cut that was just made. Cut from above to complete the cut. Repeat for the other lower branches on the tree.

Cuttings of some plants need to be taken by cutting at a specific place and at a certain angle.

Otherwise any clean, angled cut through a green branch should be sufficient.

The cut part should be dipped into a rooting powder - to promote the growth of roots - and the cutting should be inserted into moist potting compost. and watered slightly.

The pot may need to be covered with a polythene bag to protect the cutting from infection and from insects, and to retain moisture and encourage growth.

If you are interested in a specific type of tree, then check out the internet for detailed instructions.

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8702.html

.... might give you some ideas.

Painting the woody stems interferes with plant processes. Paint is applied as protection from any traveling bacteria, fungus, pest or virus whether or not there actually is an injury. The paint indeed keeps such pests out. But the price is interference with plant processes such as self-healing and respiration. Specifically in terms of respiration, the seal keeps things from getting into the woody, and from getting out. Specifically in terms of injury, woodies have four walls of defense. The seal of the paint prevents the progression through any or all of the stages, and interferes with the formation of a beneficial, natural, protective callous. Additionally, over time, the seal ends up cracking. For the woody and the seal expand and contract at different rates and times in response to weather extremes. Ultimately, the seal breaks and leaves the woody open to attack from environmental stresses and stressors. And the situation is compounded by the stresses that the seal is responsible during the time that it's intact.

The best time to replant a silk tree would be in late February or early March. You can prune the tree a few months before the move.

All trees with green leaves (ie. that have chlorophyl in them) give out oxygen in the day during photosynthesis. Note: They don't actually make the oxygen. It already exists. Two atoms of oxygen are bonded with a carbon atom to make the carbon dioxide molecule which animals breathe out. Trees and plants breathe it in, keep the carbon for themselves, and breathe out the oxygen.

A young plant growing in the seed is called the embryo. After some days the shoot bursts up from the seed and comes out of the ground. Underneath, the roots come out to transfer water.

I believe you should plant it 15ft away from your home. These white birch grow to 50ft and planting it closer would invade your eave. Good luck

Some pine trees do that.

try this site for peach tree pruning

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/treefruit/422-020/422-020.html

Try here. http://www.sacredgardenfrangipanis.com/frangipani_growing_advice.htm

Deciduous trees are best pruned after leaf fall. Evergreens should be trimmed either in Spring or late Summer.

Yes. They do because they are deciduous trees.

Deciduous trees are trees that shed their leaves every autumn

The Zombie Plant will "Play DEAD" when you Touch it. Minutes later it will come back to life. Just search zombie plant grow kit to grow your own.

Dwarf douglas fir pine trees are cared for the same as a regular douglas fir tree. The only difference is that in maturity trimming should be done more often and smaller amounts taken off each time due to the overall size of the tree will never get large. General rule of thumb for any tree is never trim more than 25% of the trees leaves off. This will stress out the tree and regrowth will be more difficult. Do not fertilize the tree in the first year. Water the tree daily for the first week then cut back on watering until it can grow on its own. Feed the tree with an acid feed. I usually pick it up at home depot and is a product from Miraclegrow called Miracid. You should do the feeding once in the fall and once in the spring.

It is just a natural thing.

Transpiration is the loss of water vapor through leaves because of diffusion or evaporation. This means that the water in plants are always moving from wetter areas to drier ones, despite gravity. Xylem, a network of microscopic tubes, pull water from the roots to the leaves. As it pulls, the tension created by transpiration is strong enough to to pull the water up to five hundred feet.

Look up the transpiration-cohesion theory, that might help in your understanding.

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early spring and late summer

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Yes, if you wait until time starts going back, then the sap will be down, and you can top it then with out killing it. be sure to cut at a diagonal, so the rain will run off your fresh cuts, and not start holes into the tree itself, there for damaging the tree.

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They clean the air so that we can breathe fresh air.

The willow has tough roots which grow both underground and from aerial parts of the plant to obtain as much water as possible. They also have very thick scaly bark which offers protection from the elements and contains salicylic acid (a plant hormone), which is toxic in large amounts. Willow trees are able to take root from cuttings or fallen branches. This increases their abundance The willow has tough roots which grow both underground and from aerial parts of the plant to obtain as much water as possible. They also have very thick scaly bark which offers protection from the elements and contains salicylic acid (a plant hormone), which is toxic in large amounts. Willow trees are able to take root from cuttings or fallen branches. This increases their abundance

Usually an Avenue.

A tree-lined walk is called an allee. :)

yes Birches often form even-aged stands on light, well-drained, particularly acidic soils. They are regarded as pioneer species, rapidly colonising open ground especially in secondary successional sequences following a disturbance or fire. Birches are early tree species to establish in primary successions and can become a threat to heathland if the seedlings and saplings are not suppressed by grazing or periodic burning. Birches are generally lowland species, but some species such as Betula nana have a montane distribution In the UK birch trees are known as foresters weeds so yes they grow very well.

Fall and spring are the best times to prune hedges.

WOW such and in depth answer.

Pruning hedge plants should begin soon after they are transplanted to ensure they do not become leggy and that branches go all the way to the ground. A dense hedge must be developed slowly. Never try to make a hedge reach the desired height in a single season or it will be thin and open at the base. Plants such as privet or barberry need severe pruning during the first two years to make them bushy.

Subsequent pruning depends on the formality of the hedge. Formal hedges are often sheared in the spring after the main flush of growth has fully elongated. Since any new growth that occurs will appear out of place, numerous shearings are required through out the growing season. An informal hedge is usually pruned only one or two times per year. An significant pruning is done in late winter to early spring before new growth begins. A follow-up pruning is usually done in mid-summer. Informal hedges should be allowed to grow following the natural shape of the plant but conforming to the size and shape of the desired hedge. It is important that the top of the hedge be narrower than its base or the upper branches will shade out the lower branches.

Broad leaf

Most broadleaf evergreens require a limited amount of pruning on a very selective basis. Generally, pruning can be done whenever it is convenient, but the best time is early spring. Envision the natural plant shape and selectively cut back out-of-place branches. A compact plant results when branches are pruned back to a lateral within the plant canopy. This will also hide the stub and extend the time between prunings. Some plant, such as azalea and abelia, will produce long, vigorous shoots that extend well beyond the natural canopy and well above a lateral branch. These should be cut back severely within the canopy; try to leave a few leaves on the stem. When needed, moderate to heavy pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Evergreens that flower in early spring should not undergo moderate or severe pruning in late summer, fall, or winter, otherwise the number of flowers will be reduced. Wait until immediately after they finish flowering. Plants, such as pyracantha and hollies, produce flowers and berries on growth from the previous season. Light pruning over several years is recommended since severe pruning will reduce or eliminate berry production. Select only those branches that are most out-of-bounds for removal. Light pruning of new growth that hides pyracantha berries can be made in late spring. Be careful not to remove all of the new growth or berry production will be reduced or eliminated the following year.

Cocoa tree an massive tree.