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CRHS - Hosta Care
... ready for selling and the other half will go back in the ground to grow out. Hosta 'Colossal' root ball Here is our clump of Hosta 'Colossal'. Notice how tight the clump is growing - there is ... rot. For divisions that you have produced by pulling them apart and which have a nice balanced root distribution - plant your divisions about 1 inch deep- spread the roots out and cover the stems until you ...
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CCE - Suffolk County: Propagation of Houseplants
... form clumps. These clumps can be separated into several smaller plants as pots become crowded. The root ball must be broken apart, but as much soil as possible should be left on the ... . This expanded mica is sterile, clean and easy to handle. Because it holds moisture, cuttings root easily. The horticultural vermiculite available at garden supply stores is recommended; insulation-type vermiculite is ...
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Flowering Dogwood
... year after planting. The first few weeks after planting apply small amounts of water to the root ball every day. Ask the nursery operator how much was applied and apply this amount, ... landscapes where the lawn, ground covers, and shrubs are fertilized do not need additional fertilizer. Their root systems extend throughout the lawn and landscape and receive nutrients when these areas are fertilized. ...
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Espaliers
... better soil may be advisable. When planting, dig a hole one foot (30.4 cm) wider than the root ball of the plant. Backfill the hole with enough soil so that the plant will sit in the ... Firm the soil to prevent settling. Gently place the plant straight in the hole and fill around the ball with soil. Water thoroughly while planting to remove air pockets. Mulch around the plant with organic materials to ...
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What's wrong with the roots (Root Rot)? -
... Directory Events Calendar Hortiplex Glossary Zone Finder Garden Bazaar GardenWeb Store What's wrong with the roots (Root Rot)? Healthy roots on an African violet are white. Roots that are brown have died and must be ... rid of root rot, remove all the brown roots. You will probably have to cut off the entire root ball. This sounds drastic but it needs to be done. There is a possibility that the root ...
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Planting Trees and Shrubs - Arizona Gardening
... maintain this alignment in your landscape.) Remove the plant from the container with minimal disturbance to the root ball. Place larger containers on their side and tap the sides and bottom with a hammer or ... trickle in the basin. Apply enough water to thoroughly wet the soil to the depth of the root ball. This will remove air pockets without compacting the soil. Remember that as your plant grows ...
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Top Ten Christmas Trees Sold in North America
... , 1 to 3 inches long and a pyramidal form when young. Colorado blue spruce is very often sold "living" and with an entire root ball - to be planted after the holidays. The spruce was chosen in 1978 and planted as the official living White House Lawn Christmas tree. The young tree is pleasingly symmetrical, is best among species for needle retention and the ...
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Waterwise and Waterless Gardens
... -winter. There is less stress on the plant and it has a better chance of establishing its root system before summer. August/September are normally the driest months and dry westerly winds further exacerbate the situation, ... . A rule of thumb to check drainage is to dig a hole big enough to accommodate the root-ball of the new plant and pour in a bucket of water. It should disappear fully within five ...
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Care for a Living Christmas Tree
... the loss of valuable moisture. Place the tree in a large galvanized tub including root ball. This tub stabilizes the tree and ball (or pot) and confines water and needles into a more manageable and cleanable space ... a balled-in-burlap tree. If balled-in-burlap, fill empty space around and on top of the ball with mulch to retain as much moisture as possible. Then water your tree as often as necessary ...
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Root Problems on Plants in the Garden and Landscape, HYG-3061-96
... and there is a sharp line of demarcation between healthy and infected tissue (Figure 4). Prevention Root disorders and problems generally arise when plants are growing under unfavorable conditions (Figure 5). Management strategies ... Root Rot The planting hole should be at least twice the width of the root ball if potted plants are being used. The hole should be large enough to accommodate the roots ...
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