- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Planting Trees in the Backyard
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:05 am to BugAC
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:05 am to BugAC
Like Salmon said, dogwoods want partially shade. I planted one in full sun one time. Huge mistake. It never grew and I pulled it out after a few years.
Redbud will do great in full sun. I have one and it's exploded over the past few years. Same for fig trees.
They'll need good water when establishing them. Make sure you consider the drainage of your spot along with the tree you plan on planting. A lot of trees don't like to be in poorly draining soil but others will thrive in it
Redbud will do great in full sun. I have one and it's exploded over the past few years. Same for fig trees.
They'll need good water when establishing them. Make sure you consider the drainage of your spot along with the tree you plan on planting. A lot of trees don't like to be in poorly draining soil but others will thrive in it
2
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:09 am to TigerTitleHunter
My backyard slants. A drainage servitude runs in the middle, so drainage is definitely not a problem, unless i plant in a low-lying area.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:12 am to TigerTitleHunter
quote:
Same for fig trees.
What is the max height of a fig tree. And what is the common fig tree grown down here in BR? My grandma had a fig tree growing up (pointe coupee parish) I don't remember it getting very tall, but man that thing put out some delicious figs.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:16 am to BugAC
quote:
My backyard slants. A drainage servitude runs in the middle, so drainage is definitely not a problem, unless i plant in a low-lying area.
consider soil type and drainage through the soil, not just on top of the ground
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:17 am to BugAC
quote:
What is the max height of a fig tree.
They can get 15' to 20' tall, but once established you can cut them back regularly to help keep them manageable.
I have no idea what kind to plant, I just planted two myself and grabbed whatever the local hardware store had
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:19 am to BugAC
quote:
Same for fig trees
most fig trees are self pollinators, some aren't. make sure the one you buy is a self pollinator, if you plan on planting only one.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:28 am to lsuroadie
Well i think i will go and pick up a redbud today. And plant that sucker.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:37 am to BugAC
Plant in the fall
You water it in immediately with the hose. Just let the water run for five-eight min.
The hole should be half of a shovel width extra than the width of the root ball.
Top of the root ball should stick out of the ground for two or three inches.
The clay you dig up should make a lip around the mound so that it catches water.
Back fill the the hole with soil. Compact it in to make sure the trees are firmly in the hole. Use rebar to secure until roots dig in.
Oh yeah cut slits into the root ball before planting.
You water it in immediately with the hose. Just let the water run for five-eight min.
The hole should be half of a shovel width extra than the width of the root ball.
Top of the root ball should stick out of the ground for two or three inches.
The clay you dig up should make a lip around the mound so that it catches water.
Back fill the the hole with soil. Compact it in to make sure the trees are firmly in the hole. Use rebar to secure until roots dig in.
Oh yeah cut slits into the root ball before planting.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:45 am to Child of the Missip
quote:
Plant in the fall
Can't wait. Planting today.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 10:50 am to BugAC
Thanks for this thread. Actually looking into planting 4 trees behind a little fence I just built in my yard. I was thinking crape myrtles or Cherry, but the redbud and dogwood looks nice too. Can you get white crapes or pink cherry blossoms in BR?
Posted on 4/8/13 at 11:00 am to BugAC
I use to plant trees on a daily basis. Do exactly what I said and it will be fine. Your going to have to water them everyday for 5-8 min. Just pull your hose out to the tree(s) and let it run. The clay lip is important.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 11:09 am to Charter n Coke
quote:
Can you get white crapes or pink cherry blossoms in BR?
I've got seven Natchez (white) crepe myrtles in my backyard. I love' em. You should be able to find them at any nursery in town.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 11:13 am to TigerTitleHunter
Nice are they fairly cheap? My buddy knows a guy closing his business, selling 15footers for 20 a piece. But theyre all pink. Im curious about pink cherry blossom also
Posted on 4/8/13 at 11:17 am to eng08
Don't put anything in the hole that didn't come out of it and dig an ugly hole you don't want to make a pot where the water just sits in it. Most folks plant trees to deep.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 12:09 pm to BIG Texan
quote:
Don't put anything in the hole that didn't come out of it
Well dammit man. I have put the dirt back in the hole going on three times now. Is there a hidden camera on me?
quote:
dig an ugly hole
I think I did this part right. (plus I avoided the Nascar pond joke)
Posted on 4/8/13 at 12:35 pm to tigerfoot
according to most of these needed things, we would have been out of the nursery business 32 yrs ago from everything dying. Man we can complicate something simple. 
Posted on 4/8/13 at 1:11 pm to Charter n Coke
quote:
Nice are they fairly cheap? My buddy knows a guy closing his business, selling 15footers for 20 a piece.
Don't really remember. I put them in about four years ago. That sounds like a good price though.
Posted on 4/8/13 at 1:43 pm to BIG Texan
quote:The only way I've had planted roses live is mixing potting soil with the soil I removed. No idea why that made a difference.
Don't put anything in the hole that didn't come out of it
Posted on 4/8/13 at 2:04 pm to BugAC
I think I'd wait until winter.
Not saying it can't be done right now, just going to have to really stay on top of the watering.
Not saying it can't be done right now, just going to have to really stay on top of the watering.
Page 2 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News