Thursday, February 4, 2010

Is it true that other trees will not grow where a pine tree was cut down? True? False? Suggestions Please!!?

Have tried to grow two different dogwood trees in an area where a pine tree was removed a year ago.





The first tree was planted shortly after the pine trees were removed and lasted a few months but did not come back after the winter.





The new (second) tree was planted in the same spot (after the dead dogwood was removed) as the first tree and now the leaves are turning brown.





Flowers (petunias) and hostas planted near/around the tree are growing well.Is it true that other trees will not grow where a pine tree was cut down? True? False? Suggestions Please!!?
The pine trees drop needles, which causes the soil to become acidic. Dogwoods don't like acidic soil. Try mixing some Ag Lime into the soil and give it time to work its way back to normal pH.Is it true that other trees will not grow where a pine tree was cut down? True? False? Suggestions Please!!?
true the other tree is taking all the oxyen
I would believe this to be true to a point.





I would suggest that, if there is a stump or roots, to have them removed. Also, when you replace the tree, make a slightly bigger hole and fill it with fresh soil, soil not from the same spot. I would believe that the reason why the trees are dieing is because the Pine Tree used up most, if not all, of the nutrients and minerals in that soil.





The Petunias are doing fine because their roots stay on the top soil, as the tree tends to expand deeper. The top soil gets more fresh nutrients and water, and requires less than a tree.





This is just my opinion, I have no formal training in this; just remember reading something about it.
I think this depends on the tree you are planting in its place. Try digging a huge hole and removing all the soil to another area. Then put the soil from there in the hole and plant your tree.

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