Welcome to a fascinating journey through the world of flowers that start with O. From the elegant Orchid to the charming Oxeye Daisy, this collection showcases a diverse array of blooms, each with its own unique beauty and characteristics.
03.05.2024 - 14:20 / gardengatemagazine.com / Jennifer Howell
Dealing with Tree Roots A tree's extensive root system can lead to occasional problems in the garden. Let’s take a look at three common issues with roots. Tree roots can lead to problems
You might be surprised to know that a tree’s thick anchoring roots can grow one and a half to three times the width of its canopy. And many of the moisture- and nutrient-absorbing feeder roots are in the top 18 to 24 inches of soil. This extensive root system can lead to occasional problems in the garden. Let’s take a look at three common issues.
1. Surface roots can be a hazardLarge roots that show aboveground beyond the normal root flare (the spot where roots begin to grow out of the trunk at soil level) are usually anchoring roots and can be tripping hazards. They can also be damaged by lawn mowers that shave off the exposed wood, leaving the tree vulnerable to insects or diseases and dulling your lawn mower blades.
Trees with shallow root systems, such as maples and white pines, may be more prone to this problem. Freeze/thaw cycles can push roots to the surface, but erosion on a slope or grade changes due to construction or landscaping can also expose roots.
Your first impulse might be to cover the roots with a thick layer of soil, but this can smother small underground feeder roots, preventing them from absorbing moisture and oxygen. A better solution is to spread a 2-inch layer of mulch or compost, which is airier and drier than soil. This discourages new roots from growing there and repeating the problem.
Try planting shallow-rooted ground covers, such as epimedium, wild ginger and lilyturf to disguise surface roots. These plants are able to compete
Welcome to a fascinating journey through the world of flowers that start with O. From the elegant Orchid to the charming Oxeye Daisy, this collection showcases a diverse array of blooms, each with its own unique beauty and characteristics.
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TODAY’S TOPIC is orchids, but not the ones you might be growing as a flowering houseplant. Our subject is native terrestrial types that are more often than not under great pressure in the wild, their numbers dwindling.
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Any home garden should be able to provide a respite from the outside world. From enjoying a sunny day with the family to entertaining a group of friends after a long week at work, these environments can transform any house into a home. However, what about functionality? Why not also equip your garden with a handful of practical accessories that can make life even easier? If you are hoping to think outside of the proverbial box, the suggestions outlined below should provide a much-needed sense of inspiration.
THE AREA around Philadelphia is well known for its richness of public gardens, including many historic ones. But the region is also home to an impressive roster of distinctive private landscapes from formal 19th century European-style estates to mid-century modern residences and contemporary ones. Now, a new book takes us inside the gates of 21 of them, places filled with ideas for our own gardens maybe, too.
Irvin Etienne is the curator of herbaceous plants and seasonal garden design at Newfields, a 152-acre campus with art galleries, performance spaces, world-class public gardens, and a nature park in Indianapolis. Irvin has been a frequent contributor to Fine Gardening, sharing his horticultural expertise through informative articles like A Bright Idea for Spring Containers, Big and Bold Plants for the Back of the Border, and Bring It In!, a primer on overwintering all kinds of tropical plants. In this episode he delves into the path that brought him to horticulture, the lessons learned from decades of gardening in public, and some of the (many, many) plants that earn their keep in his home garden.
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Spring brings with it plenty of joy and growth: blooming flowers, blossoming buds, and happy, vibrant green leaves sprouting from previously bare trees. But it also brings with it a battle, one we often face with stubborn weeds that seem to sprout up overnight, invading our gardens, sidewalks, and driveways. They can be difficult to prevent, seemingly impossible to keep, and challenging to keep at bay.