In article ,
"symplastless" wrote:

You sound like a violent person or a criminal. Maybe a career criminal.


--
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.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
news
...and the OP does not have a "problem". Either I watched too many
Sopranos episodes, or someone needs to take the resident tree shmexpert
out behind a dumpster for a tuneup, using a baseball bat.


"Jangchub" wrote in message
...
Privet is not a tree.


On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:49:48 -0400, "symplastless"
wrote:

Good question. pruning information he

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

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

Some people just use hedge trimmers. Thought you might desire targeted
information.

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.

"ajax" wrote in message
...

Hi folks - first-time poster here with some pretty simple questions I'm
sure, so please be kind!

I grew up in a hot and dry climate and so I'm pretty clueless when it
comes to caring for and hedges.

At the place where my front garden where it meets the pavement, I
planted a row of privet hedge plants last September. They are spaced
out about 18 inches apart and are about five feet tall and still quite
young, but have begun to sprout lots of little leaves over the past few
weeks (of course).

As they have now started to grow, I have some questions about how to
prune the plants so that they grow into the shape I want. Can you help
me?

I want the plants to grow about 6-8 inches taller than they are now,
and I also want them to "flesh out" a bit more. Little sprouts are
starting to stick up. Should I trim them now or should I let them grow
more?

How often should I trim privet hedge during the growing season?

Should I trim the sides as well?

Many thanks for your help and advice!




--
ajax




You do realize that the only thing Don Staples was good at was ragging
on Mr. Symplastless and now he'll have to take a number, just to squeeze
a few of his invectives in. What is he going to do for a raison d'être
now?
--

Billy

Impeach Pelosi, Bush & Cheney to the Hague
http://angryarab.blogspot.com/
http://rachelcorriefoundation.org/

I am working on the three day deal. Your comments will be taken into
consideration.


--
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.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
If only your problems could be explained by improper mulching. But, I
suspect your parents used your head as a battering ram to open the door
when they locked their keys in the house.




"symplastless" wrote in message
. ..
Privet is a woody plant that most likely compartmentalize wounds. They
surely don't heal wounds. I would bet you could get a doughnut orf
callus result if you pruned at the right target.

All options should be on the table.

While I am at it here are some common issues with woody plants and their
associates for the newbie.

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.







"Jangchub" wrote in message
...
Privet is not a tree.


On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:49:48 -0400, "symplastless"
wrote:

Good question. pruning information he

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

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

Some people just use hedge trimmers. Thought you might desire targeted
information.

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.

"ajax" wrote in message
...

Hi folks - first-time poster here with some pretty simple questions
I'm
sure, so please be kind!

I grew up in a hot and dry climate and so I'm pretty clueless when it
comes to caring for and hedges.

At the place where my front garden where it meets the pavement, I
planted a row of privet hedge plants last September. They are spaced
out about 18 inches apart and are about five feet tall and still quite
young, but have begun to sprout lots of little leaves over the past
few
weeks (of course).

As they have now started to grow, I have some questions about how to
prune the plants so that they grow into the shape I want. Can you
help
me?

I want the plants to grow about 6-8 inches taller than they are now,
and I also want them to "flesh out" a bit more. Little sprouts are
starting to stick up. Should I trim them now or should I let them
grow
more?

How often should I trim privet hedge during the growing season?

Should I trim the sides as well?

Many thanks for your help and advice!




--
ajax

Oh, so you think its a joke. I got news for you. For starters. I have
been shot. I have stabbed. I have had broken fingers. I have been shot at
with accuracy. The list goes on and on. Now you tell me the reason why I
should not respond is because you say it is a joke. I think, but I don't
think so. This is a news group. People thrive on the news. Like I said,
so you clearly understand without confusion, I believe in non-violent direct
action.

--
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.


"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Jangchub" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:03:04 -0400, "symplastless"
wrote:

Joe

What is your real name? Do you think you are hiding? I have given your
comment on which I assume you are suggesting to people on this list to
use a baseball bat on me, some extended thought. You now have 101% of my
attention. I am not a person that takes threats and such suggestions
lightly. I do believe in non-violent direct action. I now consider you
as a threat. Now lets see how a person responds when threatened. Trees
always respond when threatened. They survive for many many years, many
longer than humans under the right condition, as a sugar maple that can
have parenchyma cells live for up to 150 years if things go right.

You have chosen to take this news group to a higher level. One of
threats of violence and bodily harm. It was your decision. A poor one
if you ask me.

Don't you think I should survive like a tree and respond? If not please
explain why not. You have 3 days or I will turn this over to a higher
power, meaning a higher power than you.

This is not an HTML friendly place. Get a grip. Nobody seriously
threatened you. People here are pretty sure you have some problems,
and no sense of humor.


A sense of humor requires a brain.

You would do well to question why so many people have tried to kill you!!!
:-)


"symplastless" wrote in message
. ..
Oh, so you think its a joke. I got news for you. For starters. I have
been shot. I have stabbed. I have had broken fingers. I have been shot
at with accuracy. The list goes on and on. Now you tell me the reason
why I should not respond is because you say it is a joke. I think, but I
don't think so. This is a news group. People thrive on the news. Like I
said, so you clearly understand without confusion, I believe in
non-violent direct action.

--
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.


"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Jangchub" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:03:04 -0400, "symplastless"
wrote:

Joe

What is your real name? Do you think you are hiding? I have given your
comment on which I assume you are suggesting to people on this list to
use a baseball bat on me, some extended thought. You now have 101% of
my attention. I am not a person that takes threats and such suggestions
lightly. I do believe in non-violent direct action. I now consider you
as a threat. Now lets see how a person responds when threatened. Trees
always respond when threatened. They survive for many many years, many
longer than humans under the right condition, as a sugar maple that can
have parenchyma cells live for up to 150 years if things go right.

You have chosen to take this news group to a higher level. One of
threats of violence and bodily harm. It was your decision. A poor one
if you ask me.

Don't you think I should survive like a tree and respond? If not please
explain why not. You have 3 days or I will turn this over to a higher
power, meaning a higher power than you.

This is not an HTML friendly place. Get a grip. Nobody seriously
threatened you. People here are pretty sure you have some problems,
and no sense of humor.


A sense of humor requires a brain.

Boy you are really intelligent.

maybe you could explain the optimum fertility levels for trees. Or right an
essay on what logging is. Even better yet, where is your dictionary. kzin?
How do you define yourself? Explain who you are.

You obviously have al lot to say, but understand very little about trees.
I thought this was a gardening group. You seem to be power hungry.
--
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.



"kzin" wrote in message
...

On 21-Mar-2008, "symplastless" wrote:

Oh, so you think its a joke. I got news for you. For starters. I have
been shot. I have stabbed. I have had broken fingers. I have been shot
at with accuracy.

not enough accuracy apparently.....

The list goes on and on.

because you keep opening your mouth no doubt.

You are too drunk to write properly. Go to bed.


"symplastless" wrote in message
. ..
Boy you are really intelligent.

maybe you could explain the optimum fertility levels for trees. Or right
an essay on what logging is. Even better yet, where is your dictionary.
kzin?
How do you define yourself? Explain who you are.

You obviously have al lot to say, but understand very little about trees.
I thought this was a gardening group. You seem to be power hungry.
--
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.



"kzin" wrote in message
...

On 21-Mar-2008, "symplastless" wrote:

Oh, so you think its a joke. I got news for you. For starters. I have
been shot. I have stabbed. I have had broken fingers. I have been
shot
at with accuracy.

not enough accuracy apparently.....

The list goes on and on.

because you keep opening your mouth no doubt.

Their is another genius waiting to be discovered.

How great thou art!


--
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.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
You are too drunk to write properly. Go to bed.


"symplastless" wrote in message
. ..
Boy you are really intelligent.

maybe you could explain the optimum fertility levels for trees. Or right
an essay on what logging is. Even better yet, where is your dictionary.
kzin?
How do you define yourself? Explain who you are.

You obviously have al lot to say, but understand very little about
trees. I thought this was a gardening group. You seem to be power
hungry.
--
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.



"kzin" wrote in message
...

On 21-Mar-2008, "symplastless" wrote:

Oh, so you think its a joke. I got news for you. For starters. I
have
been shot. I have stabbed. I have had broken fingers. I have been
shot
at with accuracy.

not enough accuracy apparently.....

The list goes on and on.

because you keep opening your mouth no doubt.

Joe, I am afraid of 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.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
You are too drunk to write properly. Go to bed.


"symplastless" wrote in message
. ..
Boy you are really intelligent.

maybe you could explain the optimum fertility levels for trees. Or right
an essay on what logging is. Even better yet, where is your dictionary.
kzin?
How do you define yourself? Explain who you are.

You obviously have al lot to say, but understand very little about
trees. I thought this was a gardening group. You seem to be power
hungry.
--
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.



"kzin" wrote in message
...

On 21-Mar-2008, "symplastless" wrote:

Oh, so you think its a joke. I got news for you. For starters. I
have
been shot. I have stabbed. I have had broken fingers. I have been
shot
at with accuracy.

not enough accuracy apparently.....

The list goes on and on.

because you keep opening your mouth no doubt.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
news
...and the OP does not have a "problem". Either I watched too many
Sopranos episodes, or someone needs to take the resident tree shmexpert
out behind a dumpster for a tuneup, using a baseball bat.


Joe

What is your real name? Do you think you are hiding? I have given your
comment on which I assume you are suggesting to people on this list to use a
baseball bat on me, some extended thought. You now have 101% of my
attention. I am not a person that takes threats and such suggestions
lightly. I do believe in non-violent direct action. I now consider you as
a threat. Now lets see how a person responds when threatened. Trees always
respond when threatened. They survive for many many years, many longer than
humans under the right condition, as a sugar maple that can have parenchyma
cells live for up to 150 years if things go right.

You have chosen to take this news group to a higher level. One of threats
of violence and bodily harm. It was your decision. A poor one if you ask
me.

Don't you think I should survive like a tree and respond? If not please
explain why not. You have 3 days or I will turn this over to a higher
power, meaning a higher power than 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.
"Jangchub" wrote in message
...
Privet is not a tree.


On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:49:48 -0400, "symplastless"
wrote:

Good question. pruning information he

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

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

Some people just use hedge trimmers. Thought you might desire targeted
information.

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.

"ajax" wrote in message
...

Hi folks - first-time poster here with some pretty simple questions I'm
sure, so please be kind!

I grew up in a hot and dry climate and so I'm pretty clueless when it
comes to caring for and hedges.

At the place where my front garden where it meets the pavement, I
planted a row of privet hedge plants last September. They are spaced
out about 18 inches apart and are about five feet tall and still quite
young, but have begun to sprout lots of little leaves over the past few
weeks (of course).

As they have now started to grow, I have some questions about how to
prune the plants so that they grow into the shape I want. Can you help
me?

I want the plants to grow about 6-8 inches taller than they are now,
and I also want them to "flesh out" a bit more. Little sprouts are
starting to stick up. Should I trim them now or should I let them grow
more?

How often should I trim privet hedge during the growing season?

Should I trim the sides as well?

Many thanks for your help and advice!




--
ajax

Again, three days. Non-violent direct action.


--
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.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
You would do well to question why so many people have tried to kill you!!!
:-)


"symplastless" wrote in message
. ..
Oh, so you think its a joke. I got news for you. For starters. I have
been shot. I have stabbed. I have had broken fingers. I have been shot
at with accuracy. The list goes on and on. Now you tell me the reason
why I should not respond is because you say it is a joke. I think, but I
don't think so. This is a news group. People thrive on the news. Like
I said, so you clearly understand without confusion, I believe in
non-violent direct action.

--
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.


"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Jangchub" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:03:04 -0400, "symplastless"
wrote:

Joe

What is your real name? Do you think you are hiding? I have given
your comment on which I assume you are suggesting to people on this
list to use a baseball bat on me, some extended thought. You now have
101% of my attention. I am not a person that takes threats and such
suggestions lightly. I do believe in non-violent direct action. I now
consider you as a threat. Now lets see how a person responds when
threatened. Trees always respond when threatened. They survive for
many many years, many longer than humans under the right condition, as
a sugar maple that can have parenchyma cells live for up to 150 years
if things go right.

You have chosen to take this news group to a higher level. One of
threats of violence and bodily harm. It was your decision. A poor one
if you ask me.

Don't you think I should survive like a tree and respond? If not
please explain why not. You have 3 days or I will turn this over to a
higher power, meaning a higher power than you.

This is not an HTML friendly place. Get a grip. Nobody seriously
threatened you. People here are pretty sure you have some problems,
and no sense of humor.


A sense of humor requires a brain.

Joe

What is your real name? Do you think you are hiding? I have given your
comment on which I assume you are suggesting to people on this list to use a
baseball bat on me, some extended thought. You now have 101% of my
attention. I am not a person that takes threats and such suggestions
lightly. I do believe in non-violent direct action. I now consider you as
a threat. Now lets see how a person responds when threatened. Trees always
respond when threatened. They survive for many many years, many longer than
humans under the right condition, as a sugar maple that can have parenchyma
cells live for up to 150 years if things go right.

You have chosen to take this news group to a higher level. One of threats
of violence and bodily harm. It was your decision. A poor one if you ask
me.

Don't you think I should survive like a tree and respond? If not please
explain why not. You have 3 days or I will turn this over to a higher
power, meaning a higher power than 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.


"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"symplastless" wrote in message
...
Joe

Maybe you could explain at least five major differences between the way a
woody plant other than a tree compartmentalizes wounds.

Or maybe even explain five "anatomy" difference between a woody root of a
woody plant and the woody stem of a woody plant.

About threatening me with a baseball bat - threats of violence may not be
in your best interest. is that what you really desire?


At the moment, yes. And I doubt anyone in this newsgroup would mind if I
worked over your fingers first.

Some people drink blood. Some people put blood on thier pancakes. At least
when sap flows from a tree they call it bleeding. Do you have a sense of
humor?


--
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.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
Please go back to drinking whatever it is you drink, boy. And be very
quiet.

In article ,
"symplastless" wrote:

I am working on the three day deal. Your comments will be taken into
consideration.


--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
John, you stress is palpable. You are making simple reading mistakes. We
don't know what is going on with you, but you seem to care, and we don't
doubt your wanting to help.

Presently, I have some ya-hoo who is questioning a statement of mine.
I'll be embarrassed if he is right but this is information that I have
been working with for a long time. Sometimes, we have to say, sorry,
your right. I'm not saying your wrong, but I suggest that you step back,
re-read the posts, think about it, and come back with your best shot.
--

Billy

Impeach Pelosi, Bush & Cheney to the Hague
http://angryarab.blogspot.com/
http://rachelcorriefoundation.org/

"symplastless" wrote in message
...
With what, doughnuts?

No, with your anal obsessive/compulsive behavior.

"symplastless" wrote in message
. ..
Joe

What is your real name? Do you think you are hiding? I have given your
comment on which I assume you are suggesting to people on this list to use
a baseball bat on me, some extended thought. You now have 101% of my
attention. I am not a person that takes threats and such suggestions
lightly. I do believe in non-violent direct action. I now consider you
as a threat. Now lets see how a person responds when threatened. Trees
always respond when threatened. They survive for many many years, many
longer than humans under the right condition, as a sugar maple that can
have parenchyma cells live for up to 150 years if things go right.

You have chosen to take this news group to a higher level. One of threats
of violence and bodily harm. It was your decision. A poor one if you ask
me.

Don't you think I should survive like a tree and respond? If not please
explain why not. You have 3 days or I will turn this over to a higher
power, meaning a higher power than you.


You have already been turned over to "higher authority", the consulting
foresters and arborist of Pennsylvania.