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How to take care of your conifers? (2013-10-01)
Conifers are trees which have unique scale-like leaves or needles and their seed-bearing cones could be easily recognizable. They are evergreen and can grow in large which are also very fast-growing trees, though there are many dwarf conifers varieties, including many ground cover plants. These conifers make good hedges too. Conifers like you come with small cones and a fleshly covering. Gingko has triangular leaves which are clearly different and like yew its cones (on female plants) have a fleshy covering.
To start with caring your conifers first you must choose a good quality one to plant. The quality of the conifers is determined by the way it is cultivated and transported. You have to be careful when you dig up and transplant conifers because they are very sensitive. The methods for removing the conifer for transportation may vary from commercial garden centers to another. You must examine the root system of the conifer prior to purchase to ensure that they grow well and thrive. Fall is the appropriate season to transplant and plant conifer trees.
To begin with planting your conifers dig a hole that is twice as wide and as deep as the root. Remove the packing materials and carefully spread out the root shoots prior to place the root ball carefully in the ground. Gently pack in soil up to half way around the root. Then water and allow the soil to drain. Make sure that the soil used for them is well drained. Now continue to fill the hole with soil and then water again thoroughly and allow draining. Finally, pack a layer of thick mulch up which will protect the growing tree from weeds, pests, and moisture evaporation.
Conifer trees can thrive even in very poor soil conditions and rarely require fertilization or even soil enhancement with organic material, peat, or mulch. A certain species of conifer can attract garden pests, including caterpillars, spider mites and pine needle scale. Such conifers could be prevented by treating them with pesticides. For worse condition one could also think of professional help.
Conifers should be pruned at least twice a year. Favorable seasons are time except in summer or early fall, as the tree is still producing summer growth and pruning can expose still growing inner fibers to harsh effects of winter season causing them to harden. Apart from that, pruning must be avoided in the very first growing season since the tree will be in transition phase from transplantation. Conifer pruning must be done for shaping and removal of damaged, diseased, or dead limb because conifers are tough and resilient trees that require little maintenance to thrive.
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