Several areas of my lawn are on rather steep slopes. Over the past few years, the roots of several trees have appeared on the ...

The OP also received some solid advice if they want to save the crape myrtle. "Definitely mulch around the tree," one commenter said. "Mulch out as far as you can go and around 100mm deep (about 4 ...

While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...

Crape myrtles are a great ... Cover the planting area with 2 to 4 inches of mulch, which will help retain moisture, suppress weed growth and insulate tree roots. It takes a few years for trees ...

Plants that bloom in the summer -- crape myrtles, roses, althea ... cabbage and carrots. Mulch your plants well to keep weeds at bay and water as needed.

After planting, cover the soil with at least a four-inch depth of wood chip mulch. Don’t lay down ... Sometimes Japanese maples, crape myrtles and olive trees also are maintained as small ...

The OP also received some solid advice if they want to save the crape myrtle. "Definitely mulch around the tree," one commenter said. "Mulch out as far as you can go and around 100mm deep (about 4 ...

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