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Comments (6)I would recommend a more conservative approach. If the entire top of the tree has the bark and cambium stripped all around, I guess it would make sense to just cut it off. But I would not at this time cut down to where any undamaged branch comes out from the trunk. I would wait until at least next fall to do any corrective pruning, and I would leave the lower part of the damaged area undisturbed for now. If you try to remove some of the loosened bark, except for obvious hanging parts, you run the risk of loosening even more bark. By late next summer you will be able to see where the trunk is alive and where it is dead, and then you can make better decisions about where to make some neat cuts that will remove the dead parts and allow for a surface that the tree can heal over easily. If you decide where to make those cuts now, you could be adding at least a little to the injury. I like to let trees decide for themselves where they can best heal themselves and regrow leaders. One possibility you should consider is that the tree may best grow from this point with two leaders/trunks. If you have two lower branches left that are nearly at the same height and the same size, the tree could develop a nice "U" shaped jount between them that would be strong and the tree could grow into a nice double-trunked specimen. Here in Winchester on the grounds of Handley High School, is a Norway spruce that lost its top when it was fairly young and it grew up with four, that's right, four, trunks. It is really quite beautiful. If it had been cut back to one leader/trunk, the tree would now have an ugly looking "elbow" in the trunk. As it is now the tree has what is indeed an unusual form, but it is beautifully balanced. If you want to have two trunks with your own tree, don't stake up either branch--they will turn upward by themselves and be stronger if left to do so on their own. If you have just one really good branch below the damaged area, yes, you could do as Dax suggests and see if you can stake it upward as a replacement leader. But I would do this reasonably gently and not force it too much. I am not really familiar with this species of pine, but if this were a Norway spruce I would not stake up any branch. Norway spruce (and at least some other spruces also to some extent) have the ability to take a side branch, often one that is already two inches or more in diameter and raise it upward, like a man raising his arm over his head, to form a new leader. White pine can do this to some extent also, but the side branch is never blended in quite so well with the original trunk as with Norway spruce. Before I realized how bad the deer problem here was I had three of my Norway spruce severely damaged like your pine tree. They were smaller, but they had their entire top portions destroyed. I never even touched these trees, not even to cut away any dead wood. They are all growing beautifully now with one leader and with great vigor. The dead parts have just been covered over (after 4 years) by all the new foliage. These dead parts were small enough that no pruning was needed to prevent any rot from entering the tree. Of course I have the trees fenced now. --Spruce...See MoreDoes my Emily Carr rose bush need attention ?
Comments (6)Well I'm not any kind of a rose expert, but since nobody else is saying anything, I'll give my opinion anyway!:) First of all, I disagree that potted plants shouldn't be fertilized. You don't need to fertilize plants that are just temporarly going to be potted, but if they are staying in the pot for a few months, they are going to need some nutrients, or they'll start turning yellow. Fertilizing sparingly would probably be wise though. I'm not sure whether the yellowing is caused by lack of nutrients or not though. Are the yellow leaves evenly mixed through the plant, or are they just on the bottom, or just on the top? Heh heh, I'm all for squishing short brownish worms. There are way more bad unknown ID worms that will munch through your plants then good ones, so I get rid of them. Pictures are always good for idenitifying species. You might be able to look on google and find pics of your nasty bug if it is common enough. Heat stress can cause yellowing, especially in potted plants (what?! heat stress, THIS YEAR? Yeah...probably not. But still. Those black containers can really cook) Or over watering. Personally, I think I'd get the roses out of the pots and in their permanent spots ASAP. It's not that roses can't survive potted...but if they are in the pots they came in, there is a good chance that there isn't enough room in there, or their roots are getting too hot, or not draining well enough. It's just easier to pin point what the problem is once the rose is settled in and you can eliminate problems that are simply due to being potted. These are all just suggestions, because I don't have a ton of rose experience. I would mention that my Emily Carr and Morden Blush that I planted last year looked slightly yellowish and less that gorgeous for the first couple of months after I planted them - even though they continued to bloom beautifully. Then they perked up, and this year they look really good. I think Emily is fairly tough, so if you get it planted and take care of it the way roses like, it should be just fine....See MoreNeed Advice - should I pay off my house?
Comments (8). I also have about 13,000 in my 401K account that I will either have to rollover to an IRA or take the distribution from my old job. I 'think' it would be best that you roll it over, and totally avoid distribution. From the link below: "Your 401k withdrawal options are as follows if you are under 59 � -Take a lump sum distribution, in which case your 401k plan provider will write you a check for the value of your account less a 20% withholding tax mandated by the IRS, and a 10% withdrawal penalty. The 20% tax that is withheld, but NOT the 10% penalty, will be counted against your income tax payable or will be counted towards any refund due for the tax year when you file your tax return. Some 401k penalty free withdrawal exceptions are here. -You can do nothing and leave it with your previous employer as long as the amount is greater than $5,000. Amounts less than $5,000 will usually be distributed to you, less a 20% withholding tax, regardless of you age. (Check with your plan sponsor) -Do 401k rollover into an IRA or a solo 401k (if you are planning to open your own one person business) Here is a link that might be useful: 401k Withdrawal Options...See Moreneed helpful thoughts/comments on my labs poor health
Comments (34)I am so sorry about your loss. Poor Jane knew that you were doing everything you could for her. I lost my Megan like this in January. For her, though, there we absolutely no signs that she was ill until she had internal bleeding from a liver cancer tumor that burst. At the emergency vet, they took one look at her, said "She's a lab mix, so this is probably cancer. If it is in her liver, we'll call you right during the surgery to euthanize her." Liver cancer seems to be common for labs. Well, they were right, and they put her to sleep while she was still under anesthetic from the surgery. I drove back there and petted her until she was cold. I am so sorry to hear of your Jane. I know how you feel about your Jane's suffering. You did everything you could for her, and she tried her hardest for you. You will remember her wonderful presence in your life forever. She is a part of you by way of the lessons she taught you about love and devotion. You will mourn the lack of her company, but a part of her remains in the person you have become. I will think of you and your Jane girl often and send you thoughts of healing and comfort....See More- 3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
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