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Choosing Dwarf Evergreens For Your Landscaping

4/9/2020

 
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Evergreen trees are loved by many people. They are enduring since they retain their leaves all year long. The color doesn’t change on the leaves, making the tree appear green and vibrant regardless of the season. However, not all landscapes have enough room for an evergreen. Therefore, dwarf evergreen trees for landscaping is the perfect idea.

Here are a few options to see a dwarf evergreen is the one for you:

Dwarf Evergreen
A dwarf evergreen grows about 12 feet tall, though, they do grow very slow, only 2 to 4 inches every year. These trees barely make pinecones and the green needles emit a pleasant aroma.

This tree is a well-liked choice for plantings all over the U.S. In fact, it is one of the most famous trees used in outdoor spaces. Most landscapes have two dwarf evergreen trees in the entryway to a home, bringing it a formal look.

One main reason these trees are so popular is because they don’t need a lot of care. Because they grow really slowly, they barely need pruning. Dwarf evergreens flourish in cool weather, but struggle in places with extreme humidity and heat.

Mugo Pines
Mugo pine trees come in several varieties, each with different characteristics and shapes. Some have a wide-spread shape whereas others are shaped like a pyramid. Most folks plant this tree as a groundcover or low hedge.

For best growth, these trees should be in complete sun to partial shade. They don’t grow well in places that have hot summers. The deep, rich green color of the needles looks fabulous all year long.

Dwarf Austrian Pine
Dwarf Austrian pine trees are very compact and look more like shrubs. They are round pines with dark green long needles. These trees are ideal if you want to fill a little area instead of a huge yard. These trees thrive well in complete sunshine.

Regardless if your yard is small or big, there is a dwarf evergreen tree that will fit. Bring that visual appeal and incredible aroma to your landscape by picking one of the trees in this article. Contact Buffalo Stump Removal if you have to remove a tree to plant or stump to plant a new one.

Healing A Tree That Has Been Vandalized

10/17/2019

 
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Anyone blessed enough to have trees in the yard will become attached to them. If you see that a vandal has cut into the bark of your tree, you’ll quickly want to get tree carving solutions.

It is essential to begin
healing a tree that has been vandalized immediately. Check out below some suggestions on how to fix graffiti carvings in trees.


Repairing a Vandalized Tree
Tree bark is very susceptible to vandalism. You understand how even obstinate landscaping attempts, like weed trimming and lawn mowing, can affect trees. Cutting into the tree’s bark on purpose can deliver even more damage. If the tree was damaged in fall or early spring, the bark is looser due to plant tissue growth. This could result in more significant problems for the tree.

No worries.
You can take steps to begin repairing a vandalized tree as soon as you see the destruction. There aren’t any magic wands when talking about tree carving solutions. Nursing a vandalized tree is time-consuming. Most importantly, there won’t be instant results. It’s a process.  The positive in all this is that you don’t have to call a Buffalo stump removal service.

When fixing graffiti carvings in trees, your first step is to evaluate the damage. Was a massive chunk of bark cut out or were initials carved into the tree? It will survive if there was less than 25% of bark around the trunk’s diameter removed.

Caring for a Vandalized Tree
Healing a carved tree can be done by replacing sheets of bark. If the trespasser sliced out parts of bark and you can find them, you might be able to reattach them to the tree. To try this sort of tree care, place the carved pieces back into the bark as if you are doing a jigsaw puzzle.

You need to secure the pieces in place with something like duct tape. Let the taped wounds heal for at least 90 days.

Repairing a vandalized tree with this technique works best if you act fast after the harm is done. If the cuts are figures or initials carved into the bark, you can take comfort in the fact that it won’t kill your tree if you act fast.  ​

Burlap Can Be Used To Protect Shrubs During The Winter

1/3/2019

 
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Gardeners have long known that burlap can be used to protect shrubs during the winter. Buffalo’s harsh winters can cause all sorts of damage to unprotected shrubs in your yard. Read on to find out why so many landscaping gurus prefer burlap over every other material when it comes to covering bushes for the winter.

Save your shrub from winter burn
Do your shrubs suffer from winter burn each year? Winter burn hits evergreen shrubs especially hard and comes from (1) fierce winds, (2) icy temperatures and (3) minimal moisture in the soil. The visible result of winter burn is the discolored needles and leaves that appear on the shrubs.

The best way to save your shrubs from winter burn is to cover them throughout the coldest months. Burlap is a terrific covering for plants because it is breathable. The burlap protects the bushes from the intense winds that attack the area during winter storms.

How to cover a shrub with burlap
Buy enough burlap to create a double layer of protection for your bushes. Gardeners suggest that you (1) place several stakes in the ground around the shrub, (2) drape the burlap over the shrub, and (3) staple the burlap to the stakes. Make sure that the burlap isn’t resting directly on top of the bush.

Additional ways to banish winter burn
Protecting your shrubs from a bad case of winter burn takes vigilance and an overall maintenance plan. Since winter burn is the result of winter weather and dry soil, you can do a lot to protect your shrubs by minimizing these effects on your plants. Here are some tips.



  • Burlap cover- The covering keeps the wind from crashing directly into the shrub.
 
  • Water- Careful watering adds needed moisture to the soil.
 
  • Mulch- Place a healthy layer of mulch around each shrub to help maintain soil moisture throughout the winter months.

Lastly, you don’t need to accept the discoloration of winter burn as a regular part of growing evergreen shrubs in your yard. Take some advice from gardening experts and place a burlap covering over your bushes this winter.

Contact us at Buffalo Stump Removal for expert assistance with all of your stump removal needs.

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