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Tree Care

In the modern world of soil compaction and environmental pollution, tree health and life expectancies tend to increase with responsible cultivation practices. For example, they are more likely to maintain proper form and growth if the particular planting, pruning, spraying and watering needs are met. Contributors typically want to know about a tree's planting depth and width, potential pests and stresses, pruning and watering schedules, and treatment options.

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Why are orange trees often sprayed with water?

Because the water freezes and puts a layer of ice on the fruit. This ice acts like an insulating blanket, protecting the plant from the colder than freezing temperatures that causes cellular wall damage that destroys the skin on the fruit and eventually the whole fruit.
"As the water freezes on the leaves, it gives off heat protecting the tree. The ice can also form an insulation barrier." Close, but not quite. What the orange growers are relying on is a thermodynamic property (in this case, of water) called latent heat of fusion. Basically, since water can exist in its solid and liquid form simultaneously ONLY at 32° F, it will stay at that temperature until it is all frozen. So for a short-lived cold snap, this strategy can protect one's orange trees by having the sprayed-on water freeze essentially instead of the orange. But if it stays below freezing for an extended period, the oranges will freeze, too.

Is it safe to wrap your legs in plastic wrap?

no because you can restrict you legs of blood causing damage to the blood vessels in your legs or you could even lose a toe or 2

Are cedar trees poisonous for goats?

There are reports of goats having been poisoned by eating the berries of white cedars but only when that is the only forage available.

How do you graft a piece of a Mutzu Apple Tree to another apple tree It was a favorite but someone cut down wrong tree?

the main thing you need is to make sure the cambium layer of the scion touches the cambium layer or the rootstock and that they dont dry up. look up grafting in google, there are some good on line simple guides to do it your self.

What are flowering crab apple trees used for?

Well i do know that you can make crab apple jam or jelly. Hope that helps your question.

Can strawberry trees grow inside of you?

Interesting question, especially because strawberries are a plant and not a tree... but know that seeds you eat go through a process... of elimination. That process includes digestive juices which are acids made in the stomach to break down what we eat. During the digestive process, seeds are bulk fibre that is eliminated into the intestines and pooped out.

How should you prune a Japanese maple tree?

A Japanese Maple should only be pruned if absolutely neccessary. Any dead wood should be cut away or any branches that spoil the shape. Otherwise leave it alone.

Should you remove grapefruits from your tree when blossoms appear?

You should not remove fruit until it is ripe. Blossoms will produce the next fruit.

How do you stop a gum tree from having those annoying gum balls?

Success with keeping them off is not my area of expertise, but my neighbor has this machine called a Baganut. It picks up the balls when they fall. I tried it and it was real easy, took me a couple hours to clear up two trees worth. No bending over too.

Any how, their website is www.baganut.com. Check it out.

Are mulberry leaves toxic to chickens?

No. Mulberry leaves are not at all toxic to chickens. They contain a variety of vitamins and nutrients, and have no anti-nutritional factors or compounds which are toxic to humans or chickens.

If there was no trees will the sun burn people up?

no, they could stand in their own shadow. it's a good "if" question. If there was no air, would you drown?

How fast do tree roots grow?

In Alaska kinda slow compared to Florida.. == == Red wood slower then grass roots I would imagine

Can nectarine trees grow in Michigan?

In a cool greenhouse that can mimic temperatures of native habitat

How can you get a yucca to branch?

A yucca will grow with a single straight stem unless the growing point is damaged either by frost or physical damage. Therefore if you want it to grow as a clump(multistemmed) cut out the growing point.

Who is responsible for trimming trees and bush's near telephone lines?

The electric company/phone company. If you have a concern with the trees/shrubs growing into the wires comtact them and let them know they'll send someone out to look at it

11/16/11: This is not accurate - The electric company trims trees from their "PRIMARY" overhead lines (those usually highest up on the poles). However, at least in Pennsylvania, they do NOT trim trees from "secondary" lines or the lines going from the pole to your house. Furthermore, the phone company does no tree or shrub trimming whatsoever. I know, as I just reported tree limbs on a Verizon phone line and was told it's my problem. They'll fix the line after the tree limb brings it down, but evidently are not interested in preventing a problem.

Can pear tree roots crack your foundation?

Yes

Like any tree can they apply pressure to your foundation until it gives.

What month do you prune your fruit trees?

It would be early in Spring, before the tree buds out, April or May. Any time the tree is dormant, the leaves are off, you can trim it easily with little harm to the tree. If you must do it in summer, wait until after the tree has flowered.

How do you care for a Korean Dwarf Azalea Tree?

I think you may be talking about the Kurume Azaleas . They are small evergreen shrubs that prefer a alkaline soil so a top dressing of peat annually will do no harm.