Some myths about cedars are very widespread and rather persistent… The first is undoubtedly the champion ! MYTH #1 :”Cedar hedges like to be flooded” FALSE ! It’s even [...]
Do you want to plant a cedar hedge and are you wondering when would be the best time? First of all, remember that it is possible to plant throughout the season, from April to October; in other [...]
Snow or ice has fallen in abundance and you wonder if your cedars could use a little help to get rid of their weight? Read on! THE JOYS OF WINTER During significant heavy snowfalls, it is [...]
The oldest tree in Quebec is… a cedar! It is located on an island in Lac Duparquet, near Rouyn-Noranda and is said to be no less than 960 years old! But the most incredible thing is its size: 4 [...]
Installing a cedar hedge on a property provides many advantages. Some are obvious and others are less well known. Here are a few. PRIVACY OF YOUR COURTYARD The lack of privacy in the backyard is [...]
Phytoncides are molecules released by trees to protect themselves from bacteria. In winter, conifers are the only trees to produce it since hardwoods are dormant. This is why a walk in the [...]
Watering (General indications) A freshly planted hedge should usually be watered once or twice a week during the first month in order to maintain soil moisture (this one will have been watered [...]
The fertilization of a cedar hedge is optional: it is not necessary for the good health of your hedge. However, if you wishes a fast growth, it would be interesting to apply a fertilizer rich in [...]
Your hedge cedar, white or black, will only require an annual trim while providing you a screen all year while other varieties do not require trim at all. In the case of a hedge that has been [...]
Thuja has good tolerance to many types of soil. However, they must be drain properly, contrary to a popular belief claiming that the Thuja grow in water: « Drown them! » will say some of your [...]