Orion_metalhead
Masterpiece
I'd like to hear from the experienced members of the forum regarding what they are doing at this time of year. What work are you doing on your deciduous? What work are you doing on your conifers? What do you take the time to do at this time of year maintenance wise in your gardens?
I've been weeding, reapplying fertilizers, removing dead tips, topping off soil levels, checking wire that was applied earlier to make sure it doesn't need to be removed, and cleaning up around the pots and tables. I've been trying some late-summer cuttings as well. I've also been marking trees that I know need repots next year. Pretty soon I'll start cleaning up the over-wintering spot. I'll be using the same area as last year - seemed to work out really well. I also am working on building a new bench to move all the trees into one place. Currently they are spread out in three different spots. It makes watering a bit of a nuisance in the mornings.
I have heard it's not a great time to prune deciduous this late but maybe that's not true in 7b? I think it's a good time to wire conifers about now too, but I haven't spent much time doing that.
I think I need some guidance on what I should be prioritizing in terms of my tree care at this time of the year. I also think it would be helpful for other newcomers and those who are only a few years into the craft like myself to hear about what types of regimens others have.
Thanks.
I've been weeding, reapplying fertilizers, removing dead tips, topping off soil levels, checking wire that was applied earlier to make sure it doesn't need to be removed, and cleaning up around the pots and tables. I've been trying some late-summer cuttings as well. I've also been marking trees that I know need repots next year. Pretty soon I'll start cleaning up the over-wintering spot. I'll be using the same area as last year - seemed to work out really well. I also am working on building a new bench to move all the trees into one place. Currently they are spread out in three different spots. It makes watering a bit of a nuisance in the mornings.
I have heard it's not a great time to prune deciduous this late but maybe that's not true in 7b? I think it's a good time to wire conifers about now too, but I haven't spent much time doing that.
I think I need some guidance on what I should be prioritizing in terms of my tree care at this time of the year. I also think it would be helpful for other newcomers and those who are only a few years into the craft like myself to hear about what types of regimens others have.
Thanks.