My Garden Tips » Growing Trees

Cutting a Tree Down Safely

John — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:02:25 +0000

Unfortunately there comes a time when any tree has had its time and it need to be cut down and removed. While it’s tempting to just go out with that new Fiskars axe and start chopping it down, you really need to plan a job as large as cutting down a tree. Here are some things to know that will help you plan the job of tree removal.

Title: How You Can Remove Old Trees

Fast Growing Trees – Some Unconventional Fast Growing Trees

John — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:36:59 +0000

Fast growing trees. Anyone who wants to find a fast growing tree faces a wide variety of trees. While there are a number of fast growing shade trees, you may be looking for something more than simple shade. Here are a number of fast growing trees that include some that aren’t on the traditional list.

Tree Grafting – Budding and Grafting Fruit Trees

John — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:09:16 +0000

Propagating fruit trees is an art to itself. Unlike hybrid vegetables, cross breeding for seeds won’t work in most cases, so the only effective way to create more tree stock is to graft the trees onto new root stock. Here’s a look at tree grafting techniques, especially effective for grafting fruit trees.

Title: Doing Propagation By Budding And Grafting

Pruning Trees – Tips on How to Prune a Tree

John — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:28:30 +0000

Many trees need pruning annually, while others may go for decades without pruning. When it comes to pruning trees, it’s good to have a plan ahead of time. Here’s some tips on how to prune a tree.

Title: How To Prune A Tree

Homemade Rooting Hormone – Making Your Own Rooting Hormone

John — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:53:45 +0000

Trying to start some cuttings for a new tree or bush, and you’d like to try using homemade rooting hormone? Here’s an idea for making your own rooting hormone.

Title: Learn To Make Rooting Hormone

Planting Trees – Tips on How to Plant a Tree

John — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:22:18 +0000

The old saying when planting trees is to put a $5 tree in a $10 hole. That’s just a colloquial way of saying that the preparation is as important as the tree itself. With that in mind here are some tips on how to plant a tree.

Title: Plant A Tree The Right Way