Landscaping

[wader]

of wateringcans & zinnia............................

 

[Roccus7]

@Chevy1 - probably a stupid question, but when is a good time to lop off a bunch of low branches from my 2 - 3" trunk diameter white pines and white spruces? Now, later fall/early winter or spring?

I'm confident on my maples, birches, oaks, & hated poplars that should be done after they've shed their leaves, right?

Thanks - D

 

[Chevy1]

@Chevy1 - probably a stupid question, but when is a good time to lop off a bunch of low branches from my 2 - 3" trunk diameter white pines and white spruces? Now, later fall/early winter or spring?

I'm confident on my maples, birches, oaks, & hated poplars that should be done after they've shed their leaves, right?

Thanks - D

February/March here, probably March/ April by you . But definitely do it before any new spring growth appears.

 

[Chevy1]

Before (3 weeks ago) and yesterday ??

 

[Snapprhead27]

Before (3 weeks ago) and yesterday ??View attachment 54705View attachment 54706View attachment 54707

Nice job!! I'm getting my lawn redone again. Wasn't happy with first product.

 

[Chevy1]

Nice job!! I'm getting my lawn redone again. Wasn't happy with first product.

Much better results in the fall, no crabgrass and less weeds

 

[Snapprhead27]

Much better results in the fall, no crabgrass and less weeds

Yup!! You just took your crabgrass out and over seeded?

 

[Chevy1]

Yup!! You just took your crabgrass out and over seeded?

First O top dressed with peat moss , seeded and fertilized.

 

[WhatKnot]

Give me concrete in Astoria, much less maintenance.

 

[Snapprhead27]

They came yesterday, went over the lawn multiple times to rip everything up in front and back yard. New seed 50/50 of rye and bluegrass and then applied a lime mixture. Top soil added to any low spots.

 

[Chevy1]

They came yesterday, went over the lawn multiple times to rip everything up in front and back yard. New seed 50/50 of rye and bluegrass and then applied a lime mixture. Top soil added to any low spots.

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A little late but at should pop before it’s too cold.

 

[Snapprhead27]

A little late but at should pop before it’s too cold.

Yea I was worried about that.

 

[Kona]

The season is winding down , time to start taking down the gardens where our clients are gone for season. Bulb planting coming up

 

[Snapprhead27]

Just got my soil test kit.

 

[Roccus7]

@Chevy1 - Mike, dumb white pine question: I want to lop off a few low limbs on my white pines, now, mid-winter, early spring or late spring?

The biologist in me says not now because trees are still photosynthesizing, not in winter, but early in spring before new buds show. What's the verdict Jedi Master???

 

[Chevy1]

@Chevy1 - Mike, dumb white pine question: I want to lop off a few low limbs on my white pines, now, mid-winter, early spring or late spring?

The biologist in me says not now because trees are still photosynthesizing, not in winter, but early in spring before new buds show. What's the verdict Jedi Master???

Pruning lower branches can be done anytime of year as long as temperatures are above freezing. But now or early/mid spring are fine.

 

[Snapprhead27]

Results from soil test.

 

[Chevy1]

Results from soil test.

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Not too bad, phosphorus levels will go down over time as it’s no longer allowed in fertilizer on long island

 

[Chevy1]

Mulching leaves when you mow will increase organic matter too??

 

[Snapprhead27]

Not too bad, phosphorus levels will go down over time as it’s no longer allowed in fertilizer on long island

I read after the fact that you should wait about 6-8 weeks after putting anything down to take a soil sample. I had a lime mixture put down on Oct 21st so that could explain some of the spikes.