17 Jun
2011
17 Jun
'11
6:43 p.m.
They're new to facebook but they seem to be using it well. Here's the
location and times of where they'll be tomorrow:
https://www.facebook.com/wakemg?sk=events
On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Jamie Bort <jamiebort(a)gmail.com> wrote:
I am a novice but I am pretty sure that if the issue
is lack of water then
the leaves will wilt before they turn brown. If they are not wilting yet are
still turning brown then I am inclined to say it is not a water issue. I am
sorry that I am not more help. You can, however, consult a master gardener
in person at their office, at the State Farmers' Market on Saturdays, via
phone, and via e-mail.
Let me know if you'd like more contact info. Their website is not the best.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/masgar/
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/wakemg
Jamie
ps - if you find their services helpful then please sign the petition.
Their budget is in danger of being cut and I find the value worth many times
the funding they receive: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/wakemg
On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Megan Huffman <meganhuffman0(a)gmail.com>wrote;wrote:
Great list! I have enjoyed reading and learning
so much about my garden.
And now, I'm seeking some advice about my landscaping! Hope someone can
help! Last November, we had a landscaper plant a cherry blossom tree
(Prunus autumnalis). The tree is quite large and is several years old - so
as you can imagine, it was quite expensive! It bloomed beautifully in the
early spring and now is turning brown. After doing some research, I think
that it is not getting enough water. Normally, the landscaping bed that it
is in has a soaker hose - however, we now think that the water is running
off and not soaking into the ground. We have now created a mulch ring
around the tree and water it directly, slowly. But, I'm still not sure it
is getting enough water. Does anyone know a good way to water it to make
sure it's getting to the roots? I have read about the tree bags and the
spikes that reach 24 into the ground allowing you to water the roots
directly. Does anyone have experience with those? Do you agree that lack
of water is the problem? If it finally gets enough water, will it bounce
back? Please say yes! And how long will it take?
Thanks so much for all advise!
Megan Peterson
313 Cooke St.
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