Plant conifer trees correctly
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What's a fast-growing tree for a privacy screen?
Q: I'm looking for trees to plant to act as a barrier to cars coming past our property; a south facing space that is wet in the winter from runoff. Any suggestions? Height isn't a concern as there's space to plant away from power lines. Just want a visual block to the road, maybe a little helpful with sound too.
Shade tree wanted, what, when and how should I plant?
Q: Hello, I live in Bend and have a south-facing back yard that really heats up in the sun. I'd like to plant a tree that will provide a canopy of shade and prefer deciduous for this purpose. Can you suggest one or more that will do well here?
Many water-wise trees are available for home gardens
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10 trees for fiery fall foliage
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Irrigating Pastures
As summer approaches and the soil dries, forage plants become dormant. Some years in drier areas of Oregon dormancy may begin in the late spring. If you have irrigation rights, your pastures can provide supplemental nutrition even during the dry summer months. Although this article targets irrigated pastures, many of the principles apply to other crops. There are a number of ...
5 worthy trees for small gardens
Trees under 30 feet are the best candidates for small spaces