After all, an 80-foot conifer might not be the optimal evergreen for smaller spaces. What's more, the eastern white pine tends to have a shallow root system, meaning that it will make life very ...

Trees with shallow root system Some trees form not only deep ... and damage playgrounds and parking lots. Conifers such as spruce, pine, and thuja enrich the air with useful phytoncides, but ...

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Water established trees and shrubs with overhead sprinklers. Apply a deep watering over the entire root zone area until the top 6 to 9 inches of soil are moist. Avoid light watering as this promotes ...