should slope downward away from the tree to prevent water from accumulating near the trunk. The graft union should be four to six inches above the soil surface. A basin for water may be made around ...

When it comes to deciding whether trees and plants need replacing, local experts tell homeowners to be patient as plants emerge from dormancy and re-sprout at different times. John Farfaglia, ...

A three-year-old girl died when a tree trunk snapped and fell on a moving bike near Devarajeevanahalli Park in east Bengaluru Saturday night amid strong winds and heavy rain. The deceased, Raksha, was ...

What is a bonsai? The Japanese word “bonsai” is often translated as “plant in a pot.” It may be used as an identifying term for such a plant or it may refer to special techniques and aesthetic models ...

Fruit trees enhance the visual appeal of your garden with their vibrant spring flowers and lush green foliage, and their ...

In the heart of Philadelphia, Temple University has become home to a unique living artwork: the Tree of 40 Fruits. Created by ...

The tree is a combination of a rootstock (used because it consistently propagates ... Paint the entire area around the graft union, including the scions, waxed areas, and the exposed trunk below the ...

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View the tentative list of planting locations for the upcoming planting season. Plant a tree on your own If you want to plant a tree on your own in front of your property, you'll need a tree planting ...

They may be attached to a larger limb that originated below the graft where the satsuma ... I think I also see holes in the trunk. Is there any hope for my beautiful peach tree?

"When planting, be sure to dig a hole that is two to three times as wide, and no deeper than, the root ball, making sure that there is no soil above the graft ... the trunk of the tree.

A Dipteryx oleifera tree just after being struck by lightning in 2019 (left) versus two years later (right). The tree survived the strike with minimal damage, and benefited from having its ...