How do I move my plum tree without killing it?
I need to relocate my plum tree that's about 8 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 15cm. I planted it 3.5 years ago, but my allotment committee…
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Oops! Did I Just Damage My Salix Tree?
I was digging about 30cm away from my Salix tree and accidentally cut through a couple of its roots that were roughly 1cm thick. I've covered them back…
Will Trimming Grass Around a Tree Make It Look Taller?
I have a tree at my place that has tall grass growing around its base, and I'm curious if cutting the grass would make the tree seem taller…
Why Is My Maple Tree Suddenly Dropping Seeds?
Hey everyone! A little over a decade ago, I replaced a tree in my front yard with a maple that was said to be a variety that doesn't…
Why Does My Apple Tree Have Flowers but No Leaves?
I've got a 10-year-old apple tree that's flowering, but it's not showing any leaves yet. I live in the southeast, so I thought it should have leaves by…
What Can I Do About My Neighbor's Overhanging Oak Tree?
I've got a bit of a situation on my hands. My neighbor's huge oak tree is overhanging into my garden, and it's really starting to affect my yard—especially…
Should Burlap Be Removed When Planting Arborvitaes?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice about the Emerald green arborvitaes I recently had planted. The company left the burlap sack on the roots. I thought the…
What's the Deal with Wisteria?
Hi everyone! I've just started my gardening journey and have a big front yard where I'm considering planting a wisteria tree. I've noticed a lot of mixed opinions…
Will my cut-down juniper grow back?
Hey everyone, I need some advice! The city just cut down my juniper that I've had in my yard for the last four years. They cut it right…
What Can I Do About Squirrels Damaging My Arborvitaes?
I've been having a tough time with squirrels destroying my arborvitae privacy trees. They've made nests in them, and I've noticed the top halves of the trees are…
How do you deal with fallen tree branches in your yard?
Hey everyone! I'm a first-time homeowner in the Midwest with a good number of trees in my yard, and I've noticed a bunch of fallen branches piling up.…