CALLER

• New backyard installed. Two watering zones for desert shrubs and purple plums trees. Has some concern about watering too much with excessive heat and avoiding root rot.

CALLER

• Regarding pruning their Palo Brea tree using the HEXARMOR THORN RESISTANT GLOVES found at our E-Store.

COMMENTARY

• Extreme temperatures can run the risk of tree defoliation
• John suggests shade cloth to cover those trees that need it
• Monsoon tree preparation for wind
• Hot dry wind can dry out trees and plants
• Tree tape is good to wrap about thin skinned tree trunks to protect against sun damage

CALLER

• Has a lemon tree with brown spots on the leaves. Suggest 50/50 shade cloth.

CALLER

• Has a rogue sissoo tree with roots buckling the lawn and tiles. Is there a way to control the root growth. Discussion of root barriers that might work.

COMMENTARY

• What is psithurism again?
• Sarah’s tips on helping your trees get thru excessive heat.
• Using drip or soaker hoses around the canopy.
• Using wood chips or mulch to retain moisture and cool the ground.
• ArborKelp can promote root growth and heightens stress tolerance.
• Discussion of a new program called ‘Birds In Trees’ that’s educating people to keep their trees for wildlife and birds.