March 11, 2009
Transplanting Small Trees
Occasionally the need arises to move trees within the home landscape. Early spring (before growth begins) and fall (after leaf drop) are the best times to transplant deciduous trees. Evergreens are most successfully transplanted in early spring and late summer (late August to mid-September). To minimize damage and improve their chance of survival, dig and move trees with balls of soil adhering to portions of their root systems. The soil should be moist when the plant is dug. If the soil is dry, thoroughly water the area 3 to 4 days before digging.
Announcement: Growing Season Publication Schedule
This issue begins our bi-monthly publication through the growing season. You will receive notification of new issues every two weeks from now through mid-October. Enjoy the growing season and let us know what interesting discoveries happen where you are!
Winter Dessication of Evergreens
The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic has recently received specimens of pine, spruce, fir, yew and other evergreens.
Unusual Exposed Honey Bee Comb
Alert reader and generous photographer Gary Koehler shared the photos below of an exposed honey bee comb built on rocks along a river in Jackson County, Iowa. The colony was spotted late last November and checked again during the gorgeous warm weather of March 1 when the photos were taken.