Dec 1, 2022

TRUNKS & STUMPS

There are several ways to deal with the trunk (AKA bole) of a tree. The ways rarely get consideration and several of the options will challenge, especially depending on where you live and the type of landscape you like and can tolerate. I have employed all of the methods and can recommend each, but the circumstance, especially the location and the specimen, will dictate which of the options listed below is best or preferred. (1) EXTRACT - The standard temptation is to make th

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find -- rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

I schedule the new rant to post at one minute after midnight on the first day of each month.

Rant of the Month

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