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Is Your Tree Planted Too Deep?
Is your tree planted too deep? Why Planting a Tree Too Deep Is Harmful Trees need oxygen just as much as they need water. The upper root system naturally grows close to the soil surface, where oxygen is most available. When you bury the root flare, you create conditions that can lead to long-term decline. Trees planted too deeply may experience: Poor growth and reduced vigor Yellowing or thinning leaves Premature fall color or leaf drop Increased susceptibility to insects and diseases Trunk decay caused by constant soil and moisture against the bark Girdling roots that eventually choke the trunk Reduced lifespan Many trees survive for years before symptoms become [...]
When to plant pumpkins in Central Texas
When to Plant Pumpkins in Central Texas Dreaming of homegrown pumpkins this fall? July is the perfect time to plant pumpkin seeds in Central Texas. Most pumpkin varieties need 90 to 120 days to mature, so planting in early to mid-July gives vines plenty of time to produce pumpkins before Halloween and Thanksgiving. Give Pumpkins Plenty of Space Pumpkins are vigorous growers. Most varieties need 50 to 100 square feet per plant, depending on the type. Space hills 4 to 8 feet apart, or plant rows 6 to 10 feet apart to allow vines to spread and improve air circulation. How to Plant Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkins grow best in full [...]