British Columbia sure gets its fair share of forest fires during the hot and dry season, burning down acres of trees throughout the province. But if you think they are the sole destructive force toward trees, then you obviously don’t know the bark beetle. These destructive pests wipe out countless trees every year, wreaking havoc in forests, cedar tree farms, backyards, and the environment. Read on to find out how to handle a bark beetle problem.
So, you bought some beautiful cedar trees and now you can’t wait to get home and start enjoying all the many benefits—shade, privacy, and increased property values. The only problem is that you are not sure how to plant them. Well, fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. When it comes to everything cedar, we’ve got you covered.
Cedar planting is not difficult as long as you remember to follow these handy steps.
When it comes to curbside appeal and privacy for your property, nothing quite compares to cedar hedging. This vibrant, thick foliage will not only add beauty and colour to your landscape year-round, but it’s also easy to maintain. To ensure your hedges look their best, here are some tips on how to care for cedar hedging in Canada from the pros at a cedar tree farm in BC.
Did you know that a simple DIY home improvement task can change the quality of your life? Perhaps it will enhance your senses, calm your mind, or complete a nagging job on your to-do list that you have not had a chance to complete.
A dead cedar can be caused by many things, one of which is root rot. Armillaria root rot has been found in many cedar trees and hedges. “Fans of white fungal mycelium can be found under the bark at the base of dead trees and in the roots. Black “strings” called rhizomorphs spread the fungus […]
As any dog owner knows, your garden and green spaces can take a lot of damage when you introduce your pet into the environment. Digging, chewing, running and going to the bathroom can do a number on your yard. You may notice your grass brown, yellows and dies from dogs urinating on it. The same […]
Unfortunately, there is a chance that your cedars may attract mice and other rodents, not unlike any other plants you have in your garden. Rodents like to look for dry, covered places, things to chew and also things to eat, so your garden and trees can be attractive options for rodents to set up camp. […]
You planted your cedars and for years they grew beautifully and kept your yard looking green, but all of a sudden they are beginning to die off and you don’t know why. If it’s not the weather, watering or fertilizer what else could it be? Bugs! Those pesky little creepy, crawlies can do more damage […]
We know cedars are a great privacy keeper and yard separator, but what if you are living in an apartment or complex with shared balconies and limited outdoor living space? You don’t have a yard but want to keep your space green! Potted plants add colour and beauty and cedars add green and privacy! You’re […]
As mentioned in our previous blog “Where Should I Plant My Cedars?” cedars can be planted virtually anywhere. Yes, you can plant your cedars against your house but you need to keep a few things in mind: Will they get enough light and water? Will the roots have room to grow without your house’s foundation […]