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If you love seeing wildlife, the white spruce provides nesting sites and shelter as well as food for many kinds of wildlife. Birds and ducks prefer the seeds. Leaves are eaten by rabbits and deer. Red squirrels eat the seeds from the pinecones, and the spruce shoots. The bark is enjoyed by both porcupines and black bears, sometimes to the detriment of the trees.
Commonly used as a holiday tree, and for wood pulp and lumber. Susceptible to spruce budworm.
Botanical Name: Picea glauca
En français: Épinette blanche
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Water: Low to moderate need for water.
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Its natural habitat: Grows in a variety of situations, from uplands to wetlands..
White Spruce Does best in moist, well-drained humous soil, although will tolerate a variety of acidic and alkaline soils. (ph 5.0-6.0).
These large trees transplant easily. Does best in cool climates but tolerates wind, heat, drought and crowding. Moderate pollution tolerance.
Companion plant suggestions include Trembling Aspen, White Birch, Balsam Fir.
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Chamomile tea has long been used for a wide range of health issues. Chamomile is easy to grow, and you can produce it natural and pure.
Gardening for seniors is a great opportunity for low-impact exercise while growing nutritious food. It can improve mood and reduce the risks.
There are some easy-to-grow plants with mosquito repelling properties,
False sunflower provides a long summer bloom in a native plant or wild garden or as part of a naturalized planting or prairie area.
Deadheading flowers is a very important job to do in the garden as it helps to increase the number of blooms on your plants.
To try a cool crop planter, find a large pot and place it in partial shade. You can use seeds or seedlings. Watch for Gypsy moths.
Celebrate loved ones and honor ancestors by choosing specific plants that hold special meaning. Grow a garden full of cherished memories in your own backyard!
A Square Foot Gardening chart provides guidance on a raised garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted according to their mature size.
Focus your energy on new skills if your landscaping demands too much of your time. Embrace some low-maintenance landscaping principles.
Add meaning and beauty to any event or home decor with a flower that perfectly suits your personality. Discover why tulips vs orchids are popular blooms and how their symbolism can be used to show feelings of love and friendship. Plus, learn the deeper meaning behind their colors including red, yellow, pink, white, purple, orange, and even black!
Plant peppers and make terracotta pot wreaths this winter while enjoying the warmth of the woodstove in your garden. You will get the benefit of pollinators going to your peppers and the joy of finished decoration for your outdoor space. A great way to spend your evening!
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