What type of fertilizer does my tree need? There are many available forms of fertilizers on the market today. Knowing what fertilizer to use for your tree is based on knowing what your tree needs. Trees require certain elements obtained from the soil for all of their growth and metabolic functions. Nutrients that are used in large quantities for many …
Fertilizing Your Trees and Shrubs – part 1
get that loan Why do trees need to be fertilized? To remain healthy and strong, and to have a good defense system against insects and diseases, trees, like us, need a good steady intake of the proper nutrients and minerals. In a trees’ natural forest environment, these nutrients are provided by the recycling of fallen leaves, plants and even animals, …
Keeping Trees in Their Right Place (You Can Grow That Oct.)
As many know, Autumn is a great time to plant a new tree . Whether it’s those fruit trees you’ve been wanting to plant for a few years or a young shade tree that will grow up to cut down your AC costs in the summers, The fall is a nice time for that tree planting. With the great care …
Native Plant Species – “You Can Grow That”
Planting native plant species in our gardens and landscapes can greatly benefit the bio-diversity of local ecosystem.
Spring Frost
Dripping in the morning sun, the ice melts off of these cranberries growing in West Barnstable. But don’t let the sun shine fool you, the air still has a cold bite to it that is only sharpened by the wind. Much unlike the past few weeks with temperatures across the region climbing and the air bursting with the smells and …
12 Steps to Planting Healthy Trees
Okay, so I know that if your anything like me, when Spring rolls in each year, you start thinking about planting. Planting seeds, veggies, bulbs, and hopefully planting trees. So do you have plans this season to plant any new trees? Let’s talk about it! Step 1. Plan Out Your Planting Site. Your tree will grow. Do not plant your tree where …
Proper Tree Pruning Techniques
Proper pruning enhances the beauty of almost any landscape tree or shrub, while improper pruning can ruin or greatly reduce its potential. Proper pruning is essential in developing a tree with a strong and desirable form.
Planting Healthy Trees- You Can Grow That-March edition
This is my first edition to the new blogging campaign created by C. L. Fornari, Cape Cod Master Gardener. ” You Can Grow That” will be a collection of various garden blog posts on the 4th of every month that can serve to raise awareness of the joy and importance of gardening and planting. Of coarse we all are aware …
What a Busy Spring- been gone for awhile
Well, this has been quite a Spring so far. Spring is usually busy for us around here, as I’m sure it is for most of you, with everything happening all at once. This spring however has hit us with more force than we’ve seen in awhile. Between the usual tree work comes, planting, mulching, pruning, fertilizing, then the bugs start …
Time To Prune Those Trees
If your anything like me you’ve been anxious to get out in the garden and get you hands in the soil. While it is still a bit to early for many garden chores, this is a great time to get out and prune your trees. Lightly pruning trees can be done at any time of the year, but any major …
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