Bonus round:Experts aredividedon whether anti-desiccant sprays are useful for evergreens in the winter. Some won’t go without, while others say the effectiveness isvaried. Some, likeThis Old House’s landscape expert Roger Cook, recommend it along with theother protective measuresthat we’ve al...
This year, I decided to combine real evergreens (cedar and fir branches) with artificial plants and dried branches to make an interesting focal point for the porch or front of the garage. The artificial elements, like ornamental cabbage and fruit, withstand the winter weather beautifully. While ...
This could include boosting plant growth by breeding, transgenesis, and fertilizers; closer planting to attain early canopy closure; introduction of multiple genes for herbicide resistance to allow herbicide rotation; proper timing of spray applications to seasons or growth stages when the trees become ...
A town is convinced by the promise of a “Summer Wheeze” spray to try to change the climate so they can avoid snow. But Frosty comes to the Winter Carnival to convince people to appreciate snow, rather than try to eliminate it. This is a much less successful, creatively, and less ...
For more about wrapping trees have a look atShould Trees be Wrapped in Winter? Anti-desiccant Spray Anti-desiccant sprays consist of chemicals that coat the leaves/needles so that they lose less water. They usually create a barrier over the stomata which is a leaf pore through which the leav...
We associate evergreens with winter for a reason. Take a cue from the season and do your own take ongreeneryby incorporating other seasonal blooms, such as protea, in a greenery-filled base. This bride did just that, carrying a dramatic bouquet of king protea, Queen Anne’s lace, and lot...
Look for a spray that lasts the longest, typically about a month. Once again, the efficacy of such sprays depends on how many and how hungry the deer are, and what else is readily available to eat. All well-dressed young trees should have some “makeup” on their trunks. A coat of ...
“Inspect your plants for insect problems,” says Cregier. If you see any, hose off the plants with a forceful spray of water. If that fails, try insecticidal soap from the garden store. Prune any trees close to your house so that ice doesn’t build up, crack branches, and land on ...
What they are Most de-icing chemicals are technically “salts” that work by lowering the freezing point of water below 32 F. Salts can damage plants in two ways: First, by direct contact with snowmelt containing de-icers or in salt spray from roadways. Repeated shoveling or blowing ...
boxes with white paper. Then she sprays snowman felt accessories with tacky spray or something, then the students can "build a snowman." This would be a great activity to add to your Drama Station as well. The snowman can be rebuilt as often as necessary if you use the tacky spray. ...