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Comments (1)You can prune all your trees right now or whenever you feel like it. No need to prune dormant or non-dormant -- it really doesn't matter too much. Anytime from now through July is just fine. I cut all my baby trees back real hard at planting time and in each of two seasons since, and they all turned out fine and better structured because of it. You can delay pruning until leaf-out if you want to know where your dead wood is -- not a bad idea. But if you know of any dead wood, you can cut it out right now. Rule of thumb is to prune no more than 30% of the total wood per year. But if you should decide to prune a little more than that, I wouldn't worry about it and I promise your tree won't die. It will just look a little odd for a year or two or three while it re-establishes itself, that's all. You can do this at any time from the cold of winter through about July. Don't be afraid. Just do it. You and your trees will both be happier for it....See MoreSorry for yet another overwintering question...
Comments (5)First, there is no way the pot will survive outside with the rose in it. The pot will have to be emptied and turned upside down, or brought inside. Second, you train New Dawn in much the way you train cats. The two of you come to a more or less mutually acceptable pattern of behavior. Maybe. Training it up a tree sounds like something that is going to work about as well as keeping my cats out of the goat cheese. It's just not in the nature of the beast. You need somewhere it can spread out. It does best on walls or very large trellises. It might survive the winter in a pot somewhere like a window well or behind a pile of straw bales. It sounds like you are in an urban heat island, so it may be generally warmer than you think. IME, the canes start having trouble around -15, so it isn't a zone 4 climber. However, it is crown hardy much colder than that....See Moreyet another sad lily beetle story
Comments (9)So sorry to hear about your plight Cnid. I have 'almost' been there. This pest has been imported to Canada and has no natural predators, so it is having a field-day. There have been efforts to import a predator, and that is probably what has happened in Susan's area. But I did get some very helpful dirctions while attending a flower show at a local college. The eggs/larvae whatever live in the earth over winter. That's why you had less where you had mulched. I was told ,and it works, that in spring, just when the buds of your lilies and starting to come up, spray the buds and the earth all around with a 10% solution of household ammonia. The ammonia will not hurt your plants, but it kills of the young 'uns and you have only the odd one to deal with as the summer goes on. I usually stir up the earth so the ammonia can do its thing. I did not get around to doing it this year, and it was worse than usual in my main lily area, but I did not lose anything. I usually do the squish. Those who are squeamish may try flicking them off into a bowl of soapy water. I guess we just have to wait until the predator finds its way to Canada. Northerner....See MoreYet another question about Lee Industries cushion choices
Comments (6)I have the cloud nine and find it too hard and uncomfortable. Reached out to Lee and they said they could only replace the cushions with the same type (which if they are uncomfortable, why would u want more of the same) but would they would put a note to make them softer. Still hard and uncomfortable. So essentially a waste of cushions and shipping altogether for Lee and myself instead of trying to please a customer. The fabric (linen looking) also pills badly, and they told me to shave with a sweater shaver or sand w sandpaper to get off all the little balls. (I have no pets so this is just normal wear) This is with calling them soon after receiving the couch. So they aren’t going to do much for you if the fabric isn‘t holding up or you are not satisfied with the cushions. A very expensive sofa to purchase for such poor customer service. Yet being that I don’t wish to add this big thing to the landfill and need a sectional, I will be purchasing new cushions and very expensive slipcovers. (Likely spending more than I would for a new couch) my friend has the same sofa, different cushions, and it’s very comfortable, so I have hope. Unfortunately she doesn’t remember which one. So far cloud nine is hard and maintains shape and down is comfortable but needs constant fluffing. So I’m thinking that maybe leaves the Haven. Maybe you should look at Restoration Hardwares cloud collection. If I purchased a new sofa, that was one I was considering. Good luck on your purchase getting stuck w one for several thousand dollars that you are not happy with is definitely a bummer....See More- 9 years ago
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My friend near Westport Mass had more rain than snow. My aunt and extended family in and around Utica NY got hammered. We seem to be in the middle.
The sun is shining. My drive is plowed. I have some more digging to do but it is nothing like the last huge storm.
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