From Dave D.: “In general, repotting for temperate species should be done before or just as new growth (such as bud swelling) commences. As mountain hemlocks and Mugo pines are both high elevation temperate species that maintain root growth throughout most of our winter, they can be repotted here starting in February, provided only that they are offered protection in the event of a hard or extended freeze. Shimpaku are a form of Chinese juniper native to both mountain environments and subtropical lowlands. I usually wait until mid-march if the tree will not recover in a protected space such as a cool greenhouse, but shimpaku can also be safely repotted far into spring. Some growers even repot in summer, although I have no experience with that and would not recommend it, now that our summers are becoming increasingly hot and dry.”
I recently acquired an olive tree, and I am wondering if you all could give any advice on winterizing. I have read that potted olives do not do well if they fall much below freezing and they should be kept in a cold greenhouse or something similar during the winter months. The problem is, I do not have a greenhouse available to me. Would taking it inside during the few cold stretches we get here in WA be sufficient or should I look for other alternatives?
Additionally, should I be concerned about it receiving too much water from rain now that we are getting our familiar drizzle back?
Thank you for any suggestions,
-James
I am thinking about doing a forest planting with some western hemlock seedlings that I saved from the lawnmower at *some point* in the future. My question is, would it be better to plant them together now or keep them in separate pots and allow them to mature and grow on their own for some time first? Is there any benefit to planting them together early on in the process, or would I be better of sticking them in the ground or something of that nature?
Thank you in advance for any advice/suggestions :)
James R.
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