Oak trees mature slowly, especially if you want them to shade your yard. Luckily, a certain type of birch tree will reward ...

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Usually, the garden is much too large and the beginner is overwhelmed by fall. He plants 24 tomato plants, 10 pepper plants and 100 feet of potatoes, plus abundant other plants.

Here is a step-by-step guide for growing a peach tree from seed, from seed selection, preparation, and cold treatment to ...

Big trees use quite a bit of water. The cost of watering these trees must be balanced with the need for cooling. VIEW E-EDITION. 99¢ for 6 mos. Support local journalism. Only 99¢ for 6 months.

Because of their large size and leafy canopies, trees take the brunt of wind ... Dan Gill, The Times-Picayune garden columnist; Sep 1, 2012 Sep 1, 2012; 5 min to read. Facebook; ...

A: Tree roots in the veggie garden is a tough issue, and it's one I'm familiar with first-hand. I have neighbors who planted a row of Douglas firs within a few feet on my back property line, and ...

Yes, I know, large trees are more expensive to maintain than small ones. However, I suppose when I think of these trees, I consider them in their ideal state ... who garden in Lomita, ...

A 1-foot section of a large limb can also damage the trunk as it falls. In these cases, I support the stub with my hand so it does not fall before the final cut is all the way through.

Locate large trees at least 15 feet away from paved surfaces and your house. ... Dan Gill, garden columnist. The Times-Picayune Living Section. 3800 Howard Ave. New Orleans 70125-1429.

Large, old trees are often called “heritage trees” because they have stood through decades of history and because they are greatly valued for the beauty and other benefits they bring to their ...