Great video. A lot of people do not know about budcapping pine trees to protect them from deer. Have you thought about producing a video demonstrating this?
I transplanted a tree that was growing next to my house. but the roots were sideways. It is growing good now. Can I dig it up and make a deeper hole and push the roots down so they are vertical?
Jay Johnson The roots will respond to their new position in the soil (geotropism). If the tree is growing good now, it is best to leave it in its current location. It is never good to plant a tree deep (trunk flare below grade). This will result in several issues that may lead to decline and death. I hope this info helps. - Tyler Stevenson ODNR Urban Forestry Coordinator
Thanks for the question MUDSWAT.... It is always a good thing to plant trees! We recommend you first check with the appropriate township, county, or state entity that maintains the road for their right-of-way restrictions or concerns. There may be a distance that they prefer to be left tree-free. You should leave at least one tree height buffer, and larger depending on the slope. They may suggest other plant cover in the space closer to the roadway. The ODNR Division of Forestry has a “Bare-root Tree Planting Guide” and “Ohio’s Trees” to give you some good tips for planting, spacing, and species (forestry.ohiodnr.gov/publications). If the land has vegetation, you will be farther ahead to control the grasses or weeds chemically and/or mechanically. This is commonly done in the fall, but you can also spray in early spring and let the chemical work. See page 6 of the windbreak guide for useful information on chemical application (forestry.ohiodnr.gov/Portals/forestry/pdfs/windbreaksguide.pdf ). A catch basin or well on the downhill side of the seedling will help retain water. Mulching is helpful for weed control and moisture retention, just make sure to leave an inch space around the stem to prevent stem rotting. Mulch 3 inches deep maximum. Contact your county Soil and Water Conservation District for a good source of seedlings. Most counties offer conservation seedling packets for sale in the spring for a reasonable price. White pine is a good choice, and planting more than one species such as Arborvitae or a small hardwood will give you a better chance of survival and may offer wildlife benefits. Check the charts on pages 8-10 of the windbreak guide for suitable trees for your soil type. If you are planning to plant seedlings on a large area, ODNR service foresters can assist landowners with planting and long-term woodland care information. To contact your area service forester, see forestry.ohiodnr.gov/landownerassistance.
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A really solid strait forward video. Well done.
Super, brilliantly short and simple tutorial.
Great video. A lot of people do not know about budcapping pine trees to protect them from deer. Have you thought about producing a video demonstrating this?
Good video
Not a this point. That may be worth further consideration. Thanks for asking!
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I transplanted a tree that was growing next to my house. but the roots were sideways. It is growing good now. Can I dig it up and make a deeper hole and push the roots down so they are vertical?
Jay Johnson The roots will respond to their new position in the soil (geotropism). If the tree is growing good now, it is best to leave it in its current location. It is never good to plant a tree deep (trunk flare below grade). This will result in several issues that may lead to decline and death. I hope this info helps.
- Tyler Stevenson
ODNR Urban Forestry Coordinator
I want to plant some pines on a steep hill near a main road on my house property, is this OK and how can I do it?
Thanks for the question MUDSWAT....
It is always a good thing to plant trees! We recommend you first check with the appropriate township, county, or state entity that maintains the road for their right-of-way restrictions or concerns. There may be a distance that they prefer to be left tree-free. You should leave at least one tree height buffer, and larger depending on the slope. They may suggest other plant cover in the space closer to the roadway.
The ODNR Division of Forestry has a “Bare-root Tree Planting Guide” and “Ohio’s Trees” to give you some good tips for planting, spacing, and species (forestry.ohiodnr.gov/publications). If the land has vegetation, you will be farther ahead to control the grasses or weeds chemically and/or mechanically. This is commonly done in the fall, but you can also spray in early spring and let the chemical work. See page 6 of the windbreak guide for useful information on chemical application (forestry.ohiodnr.gov/Portals/forestry/pdfs/windbreaksguide.pdf ).
A catch basin or well on the downhill side of the seedling will help retain water. Mulching is helpful for weed control and moisture retention, just make sure to leave an inch space around the stem to prevent stem rotting. Mulch 3 inches deep maximum.
Contact your county Soil and Water Conservation District for a good source of seedlings. Most counties offer conservation seedling packets for sale in the spring for a reasonable price. White pine is a good choice, and planting more than one species such as Arborvitae or a small hardwood will give you a better chance of survival and may offer wildlife benefits. Check the charts on pages 8-10 of the windbreak guide for suitable trees for your soil type.
If you are planning to plant seedlings on a large area, ODNR service foresters can assist landowners with planting and long-term woodland care information. To contact your area service forester, see forestry.ohiodnr.gov/landownerassistance.
Planting a mixture is better than planting one species.
You NEVER prune roots!!
poor advice in my opinion!