dear neil: My red oak’s trunk has a large crack. What should I do to it? Answer: First and foremost, have a certified arborist look at it closely. He or she needs to examine it for any signs of active decay. Many Texas live oaks and red oaks suffered serious damage from the cold of …
Many homeowners use landscape fabric (also called weed barrier) throughout their landscapes to minimize weeds. Landscape fabric restricts the light required for weed germination (since weeds seeds are in the soil), thus inhibiting the number of weeds that emerge. Research now indicates that the disadvantages of using these barriers outweigh their weed suppression qualities. Although …
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