Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: What is my problem here., 1 by Soferdig

Soferdig wrote:
Should I open the bottom of the pine so I get more air to circulate? And obviously cut back on irrigation. The rest of the tree is perfectly healthy it is only the west side that died this winter. I am fenced in and no dogs (but mine) to mark the tree and they don't mark in our yard only the neighbors. They have been trained to stay out of the raised beds and do so very well. I have to admit that the soil under the tree is rich in compost and pines like poor soil. But all my other ones are thriving. Even the Bristlecone pine next to it is thriving.