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If neighborhood cats or other critters are digging in your flower
beds, try this neat tip from reader Nancy Jones:

"I have tried something I read about to help keep the neighbors' seven
cats out of my side flower garden where the soil is loose and rich
with peat moss and they love that for their personal bathroom. "I go
to an apartment complex near my house and gather up laundry baskets of
pine cones and then spread them around in my garden. This seems to
work. "I have noticed the fecal matter problem has disappeared since I
started doing this. Of course, it will need a little renewal of the
pine cones, but they seem to last and last. "I should say that I don't
put them down really thick. I just sort of sprinkle them around the
plants. The reason this is supposed to work is because the cats don't
like the feeling on their little paws. I have done this for about ten
years and it works for me!"

QUESTION: "My husband & I planted a Bradford pear tree in our front
yard when we built our house six years ago. We don't have a sprinkler
system and the yard gets direct sun most of the day. The tree has not
grown much in this six year period. Our next door neighbor planted the
same type of tree after ours and theirs is huge.

"We planted two autumn maples two years ago and they are not growing
either. We are concerned that we did not dig the holes wide enough and
that the roots are not spreading as they should. What do you think? If
the holes are not wide enough, can we dig around the trees to widen
the holes?" - Sheri Brooks

ANSWER: Maples are slow growing trees, so don't count on a lot of
activity (at least noticeable activity) with them for awhile.
Regarding the Bradford Pear, if it is producing any growth at all,
then what you are seeing may be the plant's natural growth rate. Is
the tree beginning to bloom in early spring, followed by normal
leafing out? If it is, then it has settled into a slower growing
phase.

All factors would be based on the environment, which will include
maintenance, unless you have noticed any health issues with the tree.
Although it is difficult not to make comparisons with your neighbor's
tree, plants are living things just like people and will grow and
develop at their own rate. I wouldn't recommend digging around the
tree's root system as you suggest because you are likely to cut off
growth that the tree has made over the past 6 years.

If you believe that there is a problem with the plant, you can contact
your local Conservation District Office (also known as NRCS) which
will be listed in your local phone directory under your state's
department of agriculture.

QUESTION: "I have an amateur greenhouse and want to start some seeds.
Every time I have started seeds in the past they come up spindly and I
still don't know what I need to do to correct this.

"I have panoramic light, air circulation and regulated heat, as well
as good humidity. All my plants I winter in the greenhouse thrive in
these conditions. Thanks for any info!" - Bonnie Meador

ANSWER: When seeds are allowed to sprout and grow too fast they become
spindly. Once the seeds have sprouted they need to be "tempered" by
placing them into a less desirable environment. In your case you could
try cutting back on the water and reduce the humidity by taking the
extra hothouse-type screen off the top. The environment in the rest of
the greenhouse works for your developed plants but is not good for
your new sprouts once they come up. It just sounds as if you are
babying them too much after they emerge. Just cut back some on the
water and nutrients until they begin to fatten up.

The Plant Man is here to help. Send your questions about trees, shrubs
and landscaping to and for resources and
additional information, or to subscribe to Steve's free e-mailed
newsletter, visit
www.landsteward.org


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On Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:16:01 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

If neighborhood cats or other critters are digging in your flower
beds, try this neat tip from reader Nancy Jones:

"I have tried something I read about to help keep the neighbors' seven
cats out of my side flower garden where the soil is loose and rich


snip

I have tried this because I have bushels of pine cones (and more). It
doesn't stop the cats. I have a seemingly endless supply of rose
canes which do deter cats. Also I have a rue herb patch which cats do
not like.
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Bill R wrote:
wrote:
If neighborhood cats or other critters are digging in your flower
beds, try this neat tip from reader Nancy Jones:


"I have tried something I read about to help keep the neighbors' seven
cats out of my side flower garden where the soil is loose and rich
with peat moss and they love that for their personal bathroom. "I go
to an apartment complex near my house and gather up laundry baskets of
pine cones and then spread them around in my garden. This seems to
work.


Nancy Jones is full of crap! Pine cones (which I HAVE tried) don't work
at all.


They usually work if they're piled in a solid layer at least six
inches deep, but then so does pine bark nuggets which is much easier
to obtain and work with. But pine cones just strewn about on bare
soil will do nothing to discourage cats, and may even encourage them
because cats love to bat them around like toys. Of course if you live
in close proximity to other homes that have cats and there isn't much
acreage for them to roam then cats will take up residence in the
closest flower beds no matter what deterent is used... wily cats know
how to avoid sprinklers and they derive great joy in antagonizing the
biggest meanest dogs.

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"Sheldon" wrote in message
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Bill R wrote:
wrote:
If neighborhood cats or other critters are digging in your flower
beds, try this neat tip from reader Nancy Jones:


"I have tried something I read about to help keep the neighbors' seven
cats out of my side flower garden where the soil is loose and rich
with peat moss and they love that for their personal bathroom. "I go
to an apartment complex near my house and gather up laundry baskets of
pine cones and then spread them around in my garden. This seems to
work.


Nancy Jones is full of crap! Pine cones (which I HAVE tried) don't work
at all.


They usually work if they're piled in a solid layer at least six
inches deep, but then so does pine bark nuggets which is much easier
to obtain and work with. But pine cones just strewn about on bare
soil will do nothing to discourage cats, and may even encourage them
because cats love to bat them around like toys. Of course if you live
in close proximity to other homes that have cats and there isn't much
acreage for them to roam then cats will take up residence in the
closest flower beds no matter what deterent is used... wily cats know
how to avoid sprinklers and they derive great joy in antagonizing the
biggest meanest dogs.



That's why cats were invented - to antagonize dogs, which serve no purpose.




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On Mar 12, 7:54�pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Sheldon" wrote in message

...





Bill R wrote:
wrote:
If neighborhood cats or other critters are digging in your flower
beds, try this neat tip from reader Nancy Jones:


"I have tried something I read about to help keep the neighbors' seven
cats out of my side flower garden where the soil is loose and rich
with peat moss and they love that for their personal bathroom. "I go
to an apartment complex near my house and gather up laundry baskets of
pine cones and then spread them around in my garden. This seems to
work.


Nancy Jones is full of crap! �Pine cones (which I HAVE tried) don't work
at all.


They usually work if they're piled in a solid layer at least six
inches deep, but then so does pine bark nuggets which is much easier
to obtain and work with. �But pine cones just strewn about on bare
soil will do nothing to discourage cats, and may even encourage them
because cats love to bat them around like toys. �Of course if you live
in close proximity to other homes that have cats and there isn't much
acreage for them to roam then cats will take up residence in the
closest flower beds no matter what deterent is used... wily cats know
how to avoid sprinklers and they derive great joy in antagonizing the
biggest meanest dogs.


That's why cats were invented - to antagonize dogs, which serve no purpose..


I suppose to cats dogs don't serve a purpose.
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On Mar 12, 7:54?pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Sheldon" wrote in message

...





Bill R wrote:
wrote:
If neighborhood cats or other critters are digging in your flower
beds, try this neat tip from reader Nancy Jones:


"I have tried something I read about to help keep the neighbors'
seven
cats out of my side flower garden where the soil is loose and rich
with peat moss and they love that for their personal bathroom. "I go
to an apartment complex near my house and gather up laundry baskets
of
pine cones and then spread them around in my garden. This seems to
work.


Nancy Jones is full of crap! ?Pine cones (which I HAVE tried) don't
work
at all.


They usually work if they're piled in a solid layer at least six
inches deep, but then so does pine bark nuggets which is much easier
to obtain and work with. ?But pine cones just strewn about on bare
soil will do nothing to discourage cats, and may even encourage them
because cats love to bat them around like toys. ?Of course if you live
in close proximity to other homes that have cats and there isn't much
acreage for them to roam then cats will take up residence in the
closest flower beds no matter what deterent is used... wily cats know
how to avoid sprinklers and they derive great joy in antagonizing the
biggest meanest dogs.


That's why cats were invented - to antagonize dogs, which serve no
purpose.


I suppose to cats dogs don't serve a purpose.

==================

The cats probably view them as some sort of freak show. They probably have
some faint primordial memory of when there were only wolves, instead of the
bizarre pathetic creatures which people have bred through their meddling.


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QUESTION: "My husband & I planted a Bradford pear tree in our front
yard when we built our house six years ago. We don't have a sprinkler
system and the yard gets direct sun most of the day. The tree has not
grown much in this six year period. Our next door neighbor planted the
same type of tree after ours and theirs is huge.


Maybe you planted yours too deep. maybe you dug a hole and did not prepare
a planting site. Maybe the tree has girdling roots from improper planting.
Maybe the tree did not have any roots. Maybe the roots were crushed. Maybe
tree has trunk wounds. Maybe the mulch is too deep and against the trunk.
maybe there is no mulch at all. Maybe their tree was fertilized with
nitrogen (bigger is not always better). And the list goes on and on.




"We planted two autumn maples two years ago and they are not growing
either. We are concerned that we did not dig the holes wide enough and
that the roots are not spreading as they should.


Do not dig a hole. Anybody can dig a hole. Your tree required a prepared
planting site and not a hole.



What do you think? If
the holes are not wide enough, can we dig around the trees to widen
the holes?" - Sheri Brooks


Maybe if the trees were planted too deep you could replant them. Also if
the tree has woody roots while you are at it properly prune them.


All factors would be based on the environment, which will include
maintenance, unless you have noticed any health issues with the tree.
Although it is difficult not to make comparisons with your neighbor's
tree, plants are living things just like people and will grow and
develop at their own rate. I wouldn't recommend digging around the
tree's root system as you suggest because you are likely to cut off
growth that the tree has made over the past 6 years.


If the tree was planted with crushed root a professional could properly
prune the roots. Might be cheaper to buy a new tree, if you can find a
healthy one, and plant it right.

If you believe that there is a problem with the plant, you can contact
your local Conservation District Office (also known as NRCS) which
will be listed in your local phone directory under your state's
department of agriculture.


Your best bet would be contacting someone in your area with an understanding
of tree biology.


These are the opinions of John A. Keslick, Jr. and not the opinions of other
people on this list.


--
Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
Sensitive.

Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20..._planting.html

Improper Mulching -
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html

Improper Pruning
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning

Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html

Tree Farming and Related Problems
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/

Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.


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"symplastless" wrote:


QUESTION: "My husband & I planted a Bradford pear tree in our front
yard when we built our house six years ago. We don't have a sprinkler
system and the yard gets direct sun most of the day. The tree has not
grown much in this six year period. Our next door neighbor planted the
same type of tree after ours and theirs is huge.


Maybe you planted yours too deep. maybe you dug a hole and did not prepare
a planting site. Maybe the tree has girdling roots from improper planting.
Maybe the tree did not have any roots. Maybe the roots were crushed. Maybe
tree has trunk wounds. Maybe the mulch is too deep and against the trunk.
maybe there is no mulch at all. Maybe their tree was fertilized with
nitrogen (bigger is not always better). And the list goes on and on.




"We planted two autumn maples two years ago and they are not growing
either. We are concerned that we did not dig the holes wide enough and
that the roots are not spreading as they should.


Do not dig a hole. Anybody can dig a hole. Your tree required a prepared
planting site and not a hole.



What do you think? If
the holes are not wide enough, can we dig around the trees to widen
the holes?" - Sheri Brooks


Maybe if the trees were planted too deep you could replant them. Also if
the tree has woody roots while you are at it properly prune them.


All factors would be based on the environment, which will include
maintenance, unless you have noticed any health issues with the tree.
Although it is difficult not to make comparisons with your neighbor's
tree, plants are living things just like people and will grow and
develop at their own rate. I wouldn't recommend digging around the
tree's root system as you suggest because you are likely to cut off
growth that the tree has made over the past 6 years.


If the tree was planted with crushed root a professional could properly
prune the roots. Might be cheaper to buy a new tree, if you can find a
healthy one, and plant it right.

If you believe that there is a problem with the plant, you can contact
your local Conservation District Office (also known as NRCS) which
will be listed in your local phone directory under your state's
department of agriculture.


Your best bet would be contacting someone in your area with an understanding
of tree biology.


These are the opinions of John A. Keslick, Jr. and not the opinions of other
people on this list.


--
Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
Sensitive.

Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20..._planting.html

Improper Mulching -
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html

Improper Pruning
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning

Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html

Tree Farming and Related Problems
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/

Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.


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Sheldon wrote:
On Mar 12, 7:54�pm, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:
"Sheldon" wrote in message

...





Bill R wrote:
wrote:
If neighborhood cats or other critters are digging in your
flower
beds, try this neat tip from reader Nancy Jones:


"I have tried something I read about to help keep the neighbors'
seven cats out of my side flower garden where the soil is loose
and rich with peat moss and they love that for their personal
bathroom. "I go to an apartment complex near my house and gather
up laundry baskets of pine cones and then spread them around in
my garden. This seems to work.


Nancy Jones is full of crap! �Pine cones (which I HAVE tried)
don't work at all.


They usually work if they're piled in a solid layer at least six
inches deep, but then so does pine bark nuggets which is much
easier
to obtain and work with. �But pine cones just strewn about on bare
soil will do nothing to discourage cats, and may even encourage
them
because cats love to bat them around like toys. �Of course if you
live in close proximity to other homes that have cats and there
isn't much acreage for them to roam then cats will take up
residence in the closest flower beds no matter what deterent is
used... wily cats know how to avoid sprinklers and they derive
great joy in antagonizing the biggest meanest dogs.


That's why cats were invented - to antagonize dogs, which serve no
purpose.


I suppose to cats dogs don't serve a purpose.


Of course they do. Like all things they exist to please cats.

--
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--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)




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I hate that when that happens.


--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.

"readandpostrosie" wrote in message
...
why do you post here?
greenwood nursery sold me 20 dead poplar trees.......................and
would not back up a guarantee!
they wanted me to mail them back..........................

--

rosie
http://tinyurl.com/2hkc6u



" wrote in message
...
If neighborhood cats or other critters are digging in your flower
beds, try this neat tip from reader Nancy Jones:

"I have tried something I read about to help keep the neighbors' seven
cats out of my side flower garden where the soil is loose and rich
with peat moss and they love that for their personal bathroom. "I go
to an apartment complex near my house and gather up laundry baskets of
pine cones and then spread them around in my garden. This seems to
work. "I have noticed the fecal matter problem has disappeared since I
started doing this. Of course, it will need a little renewal of the
pine cones, but they seem to last and last. "I should say that I don't
put them down really thick. I just sort of sprinkle them around the
plants. The reason this is supposed to work is because the cats don't
like the feeling on their little paws. I have done this for about ten
years and it works for me!"

QUESTION: "My husband & I planted a Bradford pear tree in our front
yard when we built our house six years ago. We don't have a sprinkler
system and the yard gets direct sun most of the day. The tree has not
grown much in this six year period. Our next door neighbor planted the
same type of tree after ours and theirs is huge.

"We planted two autumn maples two years ago and they are not growing
either. We are concerned that we did not dig the holes wide enough and
that the roots are not spreading as they should. What do you think? If
the holes are not wide enough, can we dig around the trees to widen
the holes?" - Sheri Brooks

ANSWER: Maples are slow growing trees, so don't count on a lot of
activity (at least noticeable activity) with them for awhile.
Regarding the Bradford Pear, if it is producing any growth at all,
then what you are seeing may be the plant's natural growth rate. Is
the tree beginning to bloom in early spring, followed by normal
leafing out? If it is, then it has settled into a slower growing
phase.

All factors would be based on the environment, which will include
maintenance, unless you have noticed any health issues with the tree.
Although it is difficult not to make comparisons with your neighbor's
tree, plants are living things just like people and will grow and
develop at their own rate. I wouldn't recommend digging around the
tree's root system as you suggest because you are likely to cut off
growth that the tree has made over the past 6 years.

If you believe that there is a problem with the plant, you can contact
your local Conservation District Office (also known as NRCS) which
will be listed in your local phone directory under your state's
department of agriculture.

QUESTION: "I have an amateur greenhouse and want to start some seeds.
Every time I have started seeds in the past they come up spindly and I
still don't know what I need to do to correct this.

"I have panoramic light, air circulation and regulated heat, as well
as good humidity. All my plants I winter in the greenhouse thrive in
these conditions. Thanks for any info!" - Bonnie Meador

ANSWER: When seeds are allowed to sprout and grow too fast they become
spindly. Once the seeds have sprouted they need to be "tempered" by
placing them into a less desirable environment. In your case you could
try cutting back on the water and reduce the humidity by taking the
extra hothouse-type screen off the top. The environment in the rest of
the greenhouse works for your developed plants but is not good for
your new sprouts once they come up. It just sounds as if you are
babying them too much after they emerge. Just cut back some on the
water and nutrients until they begin to fatten up.

The Plant Man is here to help. Send your questions about trees, shrubs
and landscaping to and for resources and
additional information, or to subscribe to Steve's free e-mailed
newsletter, visit
www.landsteward.org






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"readandpostrosie" wrote in message
...
why do you post here?
greenwood nursery sold me 20 dead poplar trees.......................and
would not back up a guarantee!
they wanted me to mail them back..........................

--

rosie


Rosie

I just emailed them to see about pushing our product for correctly staking
trees. I hope they are not a wire in a hose outfit.

http://home.ccil.org/~treeman/camb/


--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.


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In article ,
"symplastless" wrote:

"readandpostrosie" wrote in message
...
why do you post here?
greenwood nursery sold me 20 dead poplar trees.......................and
would not back up a guarantee!
they wanted me to mail them back..........................

--

rosie


Rosie

I just emailed them to see about pushing our product for correctly staking
trees. I hope they are not a wire in a hose outfit.

A very thoughtless response to Rosie's post. Supercilious in it's
evasion of her statements. Are you really that insensitive or do you
just drink a lot? The esthetics of your gizmo would make quite an impact
on any previously, tasteful ambiance.
--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.

Or for that matter, who ignore everything you say, and respond to
questions that you didn't pose.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep
reminding us that we are not the boss.

From the continuing torture of your posts, I'd have to presume it is the
big guy down there.

Speaking of which, I saw the "Road to Guantanamo" the other night. Now
there's a place you would fit right in, John. Heck of a good
movie/documentary. The first twenty minutes have some really great shots
of daily life in Pakistan. Gets kinda ugly after that. Reminds me of
John's posts, I'd sign anything to get him to stop.

How long have you been a member of al Qaeda, John? That would explain
everything.
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I have no idea what you are talking about but I do know that trees don't
move in the sense that they run from danger. However they constantly move
(sway) in place. Wire in the hose is torture to a tree Its a fact. You
comments are really confusing and it sounds like you are the drinker. I
will shoot up a prayer for you.


--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.

"Billy" wrote in message
...
In article ,
"symplastless" wrote:

"readandpostrosie" wrote in message
...
why do you post here?
greenwood nursery sold me 20 dead poplar
trees.......................and
would not back up a guarantee!
they wanted me to mail them back..........................

--

rosie


Rosie

I just emailed them to see about pushing our product for correctly
staking
trees. I hope they are not a wire in a hose outfit.

A very thoughtless response to Rosie's post. Supercilious in it's
evasion of her statements. Are you really that insensitive or do you
just drink a lot? The esthetics of your gizmo would make quite an impact
on any previously, tasteful ambiance.
--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.

Or for that matter, who ignore everything you say, and respond to
questions that you didn't pose.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep
reminding us that we are not the boss.

From the continuing torture of your posts, I'd have to presume it is the
big guy down there.

Speaking of which, I saw the "Road to Guantanamo" the other night. Now
there's a place you would fit right in, John. Heck of a good
movie/documentary. The first twenty minutes have some really great shots
of daily life in Pakistan. Gets kinda ugly after that. Reminds me of
John's posts, I'd sign anything to get him to stop.

How long have you been a member of al Qaeda, John? That would explain
everything.
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Billy

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I have no idea what you are talking about


Hasn't that always been the case.
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