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Re: Newby...

Hi Sarah and welcome! Sorry it has taken so long for someone to welcome you. Here is a great link for pruning your willowhttp://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/monthlytips/february/notefebt.html. I look forward to you hearing from you again!

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 05-31-2008
Re: Arborvitae help

It seems to me that you hit it right on the head. It sounds like the intense rain is causing the stunted growth. Probably due to a combination of the excess moisture and the fact that the roots are not able to get a real solid hold to support substantial growth above the soil (this generally will take...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by bryan-nhn on 03-29-2008
Tree Wrapping For Frost Protection

Trees can be injured by the frost, even if they have been in the ground for a couple of seasons. This is especially true for trees that are less than 5 years old. We all know that tree wrap is one way to protect young bark from pests like rabbits and deer, but tree wrap is also a good idea when the temperatures...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 03-05-2008
Sweating The Small Stuff

Bareroot plants are shipped dormant. Often, they are uprooted and stored in a controlled environment to ensure that they remain dormant up to, and sometimes during, the shipping process. The idea is that the plants will break dormancy after being planted in the ground. Some species might need a little...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-29-2008
Air Pollution and Trees

Plants create energy through a process known as photosynthesis. Plants convert carbon dioxide and water (with the help of sunlight) to usable energy, and oxygen is released through the process. This natural process actually helps clean the air from pollutants by converting carbon emissions to the oxygen...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-27-2008
String Trimmers Can Get Rid Of More Then Weeds

Spring is coming and it won't be long until lawn mowers are roaring and yard work will begin. One issue that often comes up is the damage to trees and plants caused by string trimmers (a.k.a weed whackers, weed whippers, weed eaters, etc.). You may want to keep a few things in mind when it comes...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-23-2008
The Incredible, Edible Crab-apple?

There are several varieties of crabapple trees. They create beautiful flowers in the spring and are great pollinators for apple trees. Many people wonder if the crab apples themselves are edible. The answer is yes. Crabapple trees are related to the apple tree family. And yes, all crab apples are edible...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-21-2008
Trees For Sandy Soils

Sandy soils, unlike clay soils, do not retain moisture well. If the water filters to quickly through the soil, then plants might not have enough time to absorb the moisture before it moves through the soil. So which trees will do well in sandy soils? There are a number of options if sandy soil happens...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-15-2008
Checking Clay Soil For Drainage

Often, people worry about which trees they should plant if they have clay soil. One thing that you have to take into consideration is how well the soil drains. Drainage is the main issue if you are working with clay soil. If the soil is compacted or water logged, then planting can be very difficult....

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-12-2008
Silver Maple Seeds

Depending on where you grew up, you might remember playing with little leaf-like "helicopters" in the spring. These "helicopters" are also referred to as wings or winged seeds. They are actually seeds that are dropped by silver maple trees ( Acer saccharinum ). The shape of the seed...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-06-2008

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