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Trees and shrubs
• When planting ornamentals around the perimeter of a building, leave room behind the foundations plants to paint, put up screens, etc. A tree too close to the house may clog gutters with leaves. Roots can invade drain fields, crack walks, and pierce foundation walls. Leave plenty of space between buildings, houses and tree plantings.
• Tb minimize the occurrence of black spot on roses, prune and remove infected areas. Be sure to destroy the clippings as the disease will carry over from year to year. * • Many balled and burJapped trees and shrubs are now cold wrapped in synthetic burlap that will not rot in the Ground, resulting in a root bound plant that does not grow well if the burlap is left in place. JSome of this material strongly resembles cotton burlap. Best to •remove all burlap before covering up the planting hole. “ • Wait until deciduous trees •end shrubs begin to drop their leaves before fertilizing them. ^This signals dormancy, when no n^w growth will be stimulated that might not harden off prior Jo cold temperatures. However, roots are active until soil temperature drops below 40 degrees T, so nutrients will be taken up and used by the plants to develop a stronger root system.
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