🌱Pruning the top of the Osmanthus can help encourage growth at the bottom.
🌳Staking a leaning tree can help straighten it without the need for digging.
🌿Wood chips can make beautiful mulch for your garden and do not pose concerns for termites or diseases.
🌳Dealing with invasive tree seeds in wood chips is highly unlikely and not something to worry about.
🌿Using wood chips as mulch can negate the need to worry about poison ivy or other potential issues.
How can I encourage bottom growth in my leaning Spartan Juniper?
—You can try pruning the top to stimulate growth at the bottom.
Should I dig around the root ball of a leaning tree?
—Only if the entire root ball is on a lean. Otherwise, staking the tree should be sufficient.
Are wood chips prone to termites or diseases?
—No, termites are unlikely to infest wood chips, and diseases specific to trees are not a concern.
Can wood chips contain invasive tree seeds?
—The chances of finding invasive tree seeds in wood chips are highly unlikely.
Should I worry about poison ivy or other issues with wood chips?
—Wood chips should not typically present any issues, including poison ivy or other concerns.
00:00Introduction to the weekly question and answer video series.
02:56Answering a question about filling a swampy area with wood chips.
05:19Discussing the return of 'Before and After' videos showcasing viewers' gardens.
08:10Advising on pruning techniques for an Osmanthus with less growth at the bottom.
09:11Explaining how to handle a leaning Spartan Juniper.
10:32Addressing concerns about invasive tree seeds and other potential issues with wood chips.
