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Posted by pieper Queens NY (My Page) on Thu, May 12, 05 at 22:35
| Just found this forum... a blessing! Have gradually been removing and replacing UGLY junipers from my front yard in Queens, and have one large one yet to remove. Am looking at putting in a small, decorative tree or bush, but have concerns about root spread (yard is tiny 20' x 8' deep) and ease of care. Looking towards lilac or weeping cherry or perhaps the ever-over-planted Japanese maple (red/maroon leaf... think that's the common name). I'd like a little shade factor, but more important is preventing root damage and adding some visual interest.
Soil is somewhat clay, but will amend. Full sun. Existing plantings in same section include lillies and black-eyed-Susans, ivy, hostas, etc.
Any input appreciated. I believe our zone is #7, but beyond that, I'm NOT an expert. Thanks! |
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| Hello, I started off like you about 25 years ago with a bunch of overgrown junipers up against the house. Hubby dug them out and pulled some out with a chain and truck. First draw up a plan and do some homework as to what you like, travel out east to Nassau and Suffolk and check out houses,go to nurseries and look at perrenials,shrubs,trees,etc. AND ABOVE ALL IMPROVE YOUR SOIL! Perhaps a compost pile is not for you but you can purchase peat,topsoil,compost,bags of manure,etc. Best of LUCK! |
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| gabrielledeveau , Thanks for your reply. The remaining juniper is #7 of the former "planting" over 25 years ago. They are tough buggers to get out for sure, but I've not had to resort to wench and chain (yet). Although I did break 2 craftsman garden tools. Fortunately, I know the craftsman "game" and had them replaced within the hour. The remaining one is the largest of the batch, so "never say never", eh?! I have a plan. It's in my mind, and 80% completed, thriving and very pleasing. It's just this last piece of the puzzle... a tree/bush... that I cannot decide what would be appropriate given my parameters. I tend towards naturals...no topiary, sculpted, etc. Anyone have any experience with the weeping cherry or lilacs? Or some other dwarfish tree that is low maintenance with limited root spread? Thanks again,
pieper |
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| Japanese lilac trees and Kwanzan cherry trees are nice for small yards. |
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