These days everyone wants to know what kind of evergreen can I plant for a screen. In the past people would suggest pines and spruces and I would agree. However, with the ever changing landscape and the fear of losing plants to insect damage, I have been suggesting more and more Green Giant Arborvitae. These are a great alternative to those pines and spruce. They are a fast growing tree that has a beautiful soft texture. If you would like to more, just give us a call.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has implemented a Federal Quarantine for Wyandotte County, KS. Read more about this quarantine at http://www.ksda.gov/plant_protection/content/379/cid/2023. Wyandotte county is in our own backyard, so its just a matter of time before it starts affecting us...I can almost guarantee the pest is already here, it just hasn't been discovered yet. Are you ready? Please contact us today to learn about how you can save your Ash trees.
Need a lot more plants? Split them in four or more smaller pieces and replant (it’ll take longer for them to get back to size, but you’ll have more). Don’t need a lot (or any) more but the plant needs splitting anyway? Right down the middle and you’ll have two the same size as the one you split next year. Perennials need the splitting to stay fresh and productive, and every three years or so is a must, so why wait for spring.
A tree or shrub is considered an evergreen if their leaves persist more than one year before falling. This includes conifers like pine, arborvitae, spruce, and juniper. The needles of evergreens shed in late summer or early autumn. The natural yellowing of older needles, those towards the center of the tree, occurs uniformly from the top of the tree to the bottom. Needles at the tip of each branch (the younger needles) stay green. Since the younger needles are still green and healthy in appearance, then you can be certain this is normal and nothing needs to be done. New needles are added every year, so there is always an overlap between green needles and those due to fall. In most years, gardeners may never notice this leaf drop as it occurs gradually over a long period of time. In some years natural needle drop occurs in a short period of time making for a striking display but, some may fear they are losing the tree. Rapid leaf drop has been triggered by weather this year and should be no cause for alarm but if you fell your plant is in danger please contact an Aspen professional.
