The ratio of live crown to total tree height should be at least two-thirds. Crown reduction pruning, a method of last resort, often results in large pruning wounds to stems that may lead to decay. This method should never be used on a tree with a pyramidal growth form. A better long term solution is to remove the tree and replace it with a tree that will not grow beyond the available space. The ratio of live crown to total tree height should be at least two-thirds.
Bulbs grow best in full sun.
Choose planting beds where bulb foliage will receive at least 6 hours of sun spring through summer. Most bulb species also prefer well-drained, not soggy, soil. Dig individual bulb holes or one wide hole to plant groups of bulbs. Digging a whole bed makes bulb spacing and layering and soil amending easier. Depth of the hole should equal three to four times the bulb height.