Gardening Questions and Answers

How to care for the American tulip tree?

P:I have an American tulip tree in my garden and I don't know how to care for it. What diseases threaten him, with what and when to fight them? How to cultivate cinquefoil? In spring it began to grow beautifully, and in mid-summer the leaves withered and began to wither.

O:The American tulip tree is resistant todiseasesandpestsIf something happened to it happening, it is probably a reaction to inappropriate environmental conditions, as this tree grows very well in sunny places, onclay soilsor loamy-sandy soils, fertile and sufficiently moist, slightly acidic.It feels best on the banks of rivers, streams or other bodies of water. In drought conditions, especially when it grows in dry areas, the tulip tree should be watered abundantly.

The tulip tree grows quickly and becomes quite large. In our climate, it can grow up to 30 m in height. For this reason, it is not suitable for small home gardens. This tree does not like pruning, so you need to think carefully about where to plant it so that its crown does not interfere in the future. It blooms at the age of 15-20.

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In its heyday, the tulip tree is one of the most beautiful trees that can be planted in your garden (Fotolia.com)

Shrubby cinquefoilrequires a sunny position, grows in any soil and is resistant to drought.However, during the summer, longer-lasting rainless periods, it may wilt and under such conditions it becomes affected by powdery mildew. To prevent this, it is necessary to water the bushes during drought Another cause of plant wilt may be damaged or diseased roots. To find out, the cinquefoil must be dug out and its condition checked. The roots should be firm and without any signs of damage. Otherwise, the diseased or damaged roots should be removed, and the entire root ball should be trimmed a little, while at the same time shortening the above-ground part of the shrub. Thanks to this, we will keep the proportion between both parts of the plant.

Custom questions - allergenic plants

Q:Please state which plants and shrubs are allergenic and cause allergies.

O:Many plant species can cause allergies. To find out what you are allergic to, go to your doctor who will orderspecialist tests . It may well be an allergy to the sun, mites or fungi in the soil.

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