Feeding Trees Fit Using Tree Trimming

Plant and tree growth slows to a crawl or stops totally in January in Southern California gardens. Garden enthusiasts can take this opportunity to prune and plant.

Plant Your Living Christmas Tree: Your living Christmas tree has to be moved outdoors as quickly as the vacations are over to increase their chances of survival. Find a place that can accommodate root development, an abundance of needle droppings and a tree that can quickly reach 20 to 30 feet in height.

Plant Shrubs: January is a good time to plant shrubs. First, dig a hole that is twice as large as the root ball. The depth of the hole should be no much deeper than the roots. Mesa Trees If planting in heavy clay soil, dig a hole that is even bigger so the surrounding soil is loose enough to allow roots to spread out. Add soil and amendments and pat down with your foot. When the shrub is in place, include 3 to 4 inches of mulch from the base out to the drip line to hold in moisture and keep weeds from growing. Make sure you do not allow the mulch to touch the trunk. To find the best shrubs to plant for your area, visit your regional nursery.

Plant and Prune Grape Vines: Bare-root grape vines can be planted in January. The very best grape range to plant depends upon the microclimate in which you live. Thompson Seedless and Emperor do finest in hotter inland valleys. Concord and Perlette do well in milder environments. For existing grape vines, prune in winter season to produce an abundance of fruit throughout summer season.

Plant and Prune Bare Root Fruit, Rose and Nut Trees: Lots of bare root trees are available at nurseries. These include apple, nectarine, plum, fig, almond, walnut and a range of rose trees. Purchasing bare root trees in winter cost a lot less than purchasing full leafy trees in spring.

Your existing trees may require pruning. Get rid of branches to open the center of the tree to let in light. Get rid of any broken branches and trim overgrowth. Make sure not to over trim as this will spur branch and leaf growth and less fruit come spring.

Plant More Winter Vegetables: You can plant more winter veggies now, particularly lettuce and other leafy greens. When planted in January, carrots, beets and radishes also do well.

Recycle Your Cut Christmas Tree: Many cities offer curbside Christmas tree collection during the 2 weeks following Christmas. Eliminate all accessories, lights and tinsel, saw the tree in half and place the tree in your green products recycling barrel. Check with your waste collector for a drop off area if you live in a city without curbside tree recycling. Christmas trees are ground up and recycled into mulch that is then utilized in house and service landscaping.