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Comment on Questions and Answers… by rmoesel

rmoesel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:45:50 +0000

-From the emails-

I am going to transplant 2 Autumn Blaze Maple trees within the next couple of weeks. They are approx.. 12 – 15’ tall and trunk diameter is approx.. 3 – 4’’. Do I need to place stakes on the east/west sides of tree, or the north/south sides of trees? I enjoy your articles.
Thanks,
Todd

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Todd, best to always stake & tie from either 3 or 4 evenly spaced points so that the tree is stabilized no matter which way the wind is blowing. This allows you to at least triangulate the support for this good sized trees until they get well rooted in their new home!
Rodd

Comment on Questions and Answers… by rmoesel

rmoesel — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:47:23 +0000

- from Facebook –

Hey Rodd….do you carry citrus trees or know anyone who does. I’m looking for lime tree.
Sam Larsen

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We used to Sam—but can no longer legally bring Florida citrus, including limes into Oklahoma because of USDA quarantine to limit spread of Greening disease.
Rodd

Comment on Forsythia and daffodils trumpet in spring by david meehan

david meehan — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:54:23 +0000

we have a long row of forsythia my son wants to make him alot of cuttings and sell them. as I was looking at the bushes I noticed on some of them have alittle pod I opened one and it has little seeds in it. he wants to know if they will grow plants, if so do we leave the pods on tree till they dry or pull and let dry. He is only 10 but loves growing plants and trees.

Comment on Questions and Answers… by rmoesel

rmoesel — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:45:48 +0000

- From the emails -

Rodd,

I recently constructed a hobby quality 10 x 12 greenhouse for my wife. She wants to over winter a lemon and lime tree as well as other misc plants not freeze tolerant.
Question: what is the minimum temperature we should maintain in the greenhouse.
We always read and much appreciate your news paper articles,

Thanks,
Carl Shortt
Carl Shortt Photography

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Carl, need to maintain at least 60 degree night temperature to keep them really looking good & generating new growth. Could keep them alive, while dropping most leaves, in almost state of hibernation, by keeping night temps above 40 or 45 degrees. Natural gas best fuel, then propane, or electric if neither gas possible. We do sell the glazings, heat, ventilation, shade, etc. have a great Thanksgiving!

Rodd