tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.comments2023-10-17T01:39:29.060-06:00LIVING THE GARDENING LIFEShirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comBlogger3515125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-58614985774211461312017-07-18T11:52:10.454-06:002017-07-18T11:52:10.454-06:00Hi Sir Spandy,
One would think cutting a tree dow...Hi Sir Spandy,<br /><br />One would think cutting a tree down would achieve that effect but not so with the SA. It will continue suckering. You need to kill the root system. A professional arborist might be your best choice in dealing with this. They can grind out the root or may be able to apply something to kill it off. A lot of products are not available to the homeowner to do this ourselves so you need someone who is a licensed pesticide applicator.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-15155382097884923092017-06-21T21:12:23.553-06:002017-06-21T21:12:23.553-06:00If I cut the SA trunk down, will that stop the roo...If I cut the SA trunk down, will that stop the roots from growing? Thanks, I enjoyed learning about the SA. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11599058324144491285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-15694132805023611452017-06-03T20:00:56.640-06:002017-06-03T20:00:56.640-06:00Hi Krista. The long horizontal/lateral roots help...Hi Krista. The long horizontal/lateral roots help to anchor the tree. If the tree root has a diameter of more than 2 inches or you are cutting the root close to the trunk of the tree, you can affect the stability of the tree. If neither of those apply, you may. Cuts should be done at a distance of a minimum of 3-5 times the diameter of the trunk from outside the trunk. If the trunk is 4 inches in diameter, the cut should be made at least 12 to 20 feet from the trunk, for example. Do not cut more than 25% of the tree's root zone. Wait at least two years if more root pruning is needed. Late winter or early spring is the best time to root prune. Immediately cover the remainder of the cut root with soil and keep moist but not soaking wet to prevent the roots from drying out. Don't prune after the leaves break bud in the spring.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-30331653387605663722017-05-31T14:53:59.534-06:002017-05-31T14:53:59.534-06:00We have a line of Swedish Aspen along our back fen...We have a line of Swedish Aspen along our back fence - yes, as a privacy screen between us and the neighbours. We love these trees. BUT... we just discovered that a few of the trees have horizontal roots just barely "underground". <br /><br />The trees were planted in an area raised about 8 inches above the true ground level, with a very short interlocking brick retaining wall. The ground tends to be very wet in the area, so we raised ground level a bit with the wall. <br /><br />Now these horizontal tree roots are starting to buckle our wall. Nothing serious yet, but the bricks no longer sit perfectly level. When we lifted the bricks away to have a look, we discovered the roots. <br /><br />The roots are large and the connection with the wall is only a few feet from the trunk of the trees. The trees are tall, probably 25-30 feet tall. We planted them 7 years ago. They seem very healthy. <br /><br />Our question: Can we cut a single horizontal root from a tree (to restore our wall) without damaging the tree?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424474158663065816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-15897829094787777922017-02-22T13:31:34.326-07:002017-02-22T13:31:34.326-07:00Beautiful tree collage, Shirley!Beautiful tree collage, Shirley!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-41529603907029849922017-02-05T00:25:35.291-07:002017-02-05T00:25:35.291-07:00What wonderful winter wonderland shots! Your photo...What wonderful winter wonderland shots! Your photos are just fantastic. You might consider joining photo memes so more people can see them. I have a list of them on a tab on my blog, if you are interested.betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-2790316368045317552016-11-30T07:53:24.742-07:002016-11-30T07:53:24.742-07:00I'll say, what a beautiful centerpiece! (And ...I'll say, what a beautiful centerpiece! (And a beautiful young lady, too!)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-8353337101672101182016-11-29T20:18:32.661-07:002016-11-29T20:18:32.661-07:00I'm not sure which color I like better! Maybe...I'm not sure which color I like better! Maybe one of each? It is amazing how many different crosses they are able to make.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-66092322048852051052016-11-18T08:38:20.959-07:002016-11-18T08:38:20.959-07:00Great ideas for container decorating!Great ideas for container decorating!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-21608315949126349602016-10-31T09:24:39.088-06:002016-10-31T09:24:39.088-06:00Remember back on October 16 I lamented that autumn...Remember back on October 16 I lamented that autumn shouldn't include images of snow, at least not so early? http://shirley-agardenerslife.blogspot.ca/2016/10/images-of-what-fall-should-look-like_16.html The snow melted shortly thereafter and it's a lovely foggy morning today. Chance of flurries tonight, hopefully after the little ghouls and goblins have retired for the evening. Happy Halloween!!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-72558093202938264912016-10-17T08:49:56.225-06:002016-10-17T08:49:56.225-06:00How interesting! Had never heard of that!How interesting! Had never heard of that!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526784820762873499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-31720216140712298232016-10-15T11:50:39.898-06:002016-10-15T11:50:39.898-06:00To respond to an earlier post about dying SA: Bro...To respond to an earlier post about dying SA: Bronze leaf disease is a real problem where swedish aspen is densely planted (cities) <br /><br />As to root problems and foundation problems. I disagree. Foundation and large nearby roots can make for problems, but with swedish aspen you don't have large roots very far from the tree. We have balsam poplar -- 2 feet thick, 100 feet tall growing within 15 feet of our house. No problems. THEY have massive roots.<br /><br />Roots and foundations can be a bad mix if you have a concrete block foundation, a laid stone foundation, or already have cracks in your foundation. <br /><br />Sewer lines. Two comments here: In our climate water lines are a minimum of 6 feet down, and usually 8 feet. Tree roots were a real problem with shallow lines made with either tile or concrete segments that weren't sealed. Modern sewer lines don't leak. The root doesn't have ESP. To it a sewer line is a long narrow rock.<br /><br />House damage: If you have trees near your house, you will have gutter issues, piles of leaves on the roof, trying to destroy your shingles. But the damage is small compared to the joy the trees bring. Live with it. Modern houses are strong enough to withstand a tree falling on them, without crushing. That's why you have insurance.<br /><br />Suckers. All poplars sucker. SA suckers less than others. They are most likely to sucker when they have a damaged root. Want lots of suckers? Run an aerator over your lawn. For this reason, planting any poplar next to a flower bed will be an exercise in frustration.<br /><br />You have two options dealing with suckers: 1. Mow them. This is fast, but leaves a painful pokey bit that is tough on bare feet. 2. Use a set of pruners and snip them off at ground level. Generally they show themselves in batches. I have an acre of poplar in my yard. (A mix of balsam poplar and native trembling aspen) Takes me about an hour twice a summer to keep up with the suckers.<br /><br />Bronze leaf disease is a good reason not to plant swedish aspen. But all trees have issues. If you don't want their beauty, grow petunias and bluegrass.Sherwood Botsfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083600475774069423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-83201210135686648972016-10-07T10:07:50.968-06:002016-10-07T10:07:50.968-06:00I have a lovely Limelight hydrangea valiantly stru...I have a lovely Limelight hydrangea valiantly struggling to survive between two huge spruce trees. Despite the overcrowding problem, the blooms never fail to amaze me and are the standby in my winter urns. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-34133460016999685452016-08-25T08:17:39.607-06:002016-08-25T08:17:39.607-06:00Hello Uppal. Thank you for visiting and commentin...Hello Uppal. Thank you for visiting and commenting. Come by any time.<br />Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-84702422796715283922016-08-25T08:16:48.443-06:002016-08-25T08:16:48.443-06:00Hi Karen. Incrediball Hydrangea is definitely one...Hi Karen. Incrediball Hydrangea is definitely one to watch for. It would be so lovely in your beautiful garden.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-3457474241364568182016-08-10T00:46:30.109-06:002016-08-10T00:46:30.109-06:00Beautiful color template!Beautiful color template!Uppalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207919725985055428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-60383573695235449922016-08-09T09:20:20.041-06:002016-08-09T09:20:20.041-06:00I've heard of this hydrangea but haven't s...I've heard of this hydrangea but haven't seen it for sale around here yet. This is one to look for!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-63171086757328124102016-08-02T12:23:46.996-06:002016-08-02T12:23:46.996-06:00It has intrigued me all year. Finally, I stopped i...It has intrigued me all year. Finally, I stopped in. I'm glad I did. Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-68100966343628532552016-08-01T21:55:06.214-06:002016-08-01T21:55:06.214-06:00I don't live in Stratchona County but I have s...I don't live in Stratchona County but I have seen that house while driving by and I have always wondered about its' history, thanks for sharing.Rissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201091031772015028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-79574140226148941592016-07-26T12:24:59.915-06:002016-07-26T12:24:59.915-06:00It is. Greenhouses here get several requests a se...It is. Greenhouses here get several requests a season for this rose. Likely, though, we don't have a source who propagates it since I haven't seen it in a local greenhouse for several years.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-88097565697569816462016-07-25T14:44:22.824-06:002016-07-25T14:44:22.824-06:00A truly lovely emblem! A truly lovely emblem! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-21563279803925097282016-07-24T08:54:41.846-06:002016-07-24T08:54:41.846-06:00What an incredible garden! Absolutely amazing and...What an incredible garden! Absolutely amazing and to think they did all the work themselves. What a testament to creative ingenuity!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-22631299699705857732016-07-22T08:30:43.172-06:002016-07-22T08:30:43.172-06:00Shirley, there are so many wonderful ideas here. ...Shirley, there are so many wonderful ideas here. What a great tour. I love waterfalls very much.<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-68813936986724293972016-07-18T07:46:24.189-06:002016-07-18T07:46:24.189-06:00What a dramatic color contrast! Lovely picture. ...What a dramatic color contrast! Lovely picture. :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-28028560857526650932016-07-18T07:45:05.706-06:002016-07-18T07:45:05.706-06:00Love the putting green! I'm not a golfer, but...Love the putting green! I'm not a golfer, but what a great idea to incorporate their other interests in the garden. And also a good tip to find a way to interest the children in gardening, too!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.com