jgallo
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I have tried to plant a Red Bud tree two times and both times the tree has died in 3-5 weeks. In the same bed an existing Green Evergreen Douglas Fir has now died. This bed has had a sprinkler system installed around it to supply it with water and I've changed the water schedule 3-4 times. It's now at 3 minutes 3 days a week.
I've been told that too much water will kill the trees because the roots rot away and actually starve the tree.
My question is how do I install or prepare the bed so that the poor drainage problem is remedied? It's clay/shale soil with good top soil.
Also, can anyone recommend an evergreen tree that will do well in poor drainage soil?
Thanks in advance!
I've been told that too much water will kill the trees because the roots rot away and actually starve the tree.
My question is how do I install or prepare the bed so that the poor drainage problem is remedied? It's clay/shale soil with good top soil.
Also, can anyone recommend an evergreen tree that will do well in poor drainage soil?
Thanks in advance!
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