The idea of using ½” schedule 40 PVC conduit for tree tube stakes is gaining converts every day. I received this email from a customer over the weekend:
“You’re definitely right recommending the PVC stakes.”
I’m marking this date on my calendar: It only took me 24 years of working with tree tubes to be right about something (usually my customers come up with all the great ideas – and in fact they came up with this idea as well, I just adopted it!). The customer went on to give a great recommendation for cutting PVC tree tube stakes to length:
“One final FYI on the PVC that you may know already…I cut several of them using a saw before I decided to experiment with a sharp pair of tree branch loppers (the big ones)…those loppers work GREAT… Much better than the mess with sawing…worked great…”
1/2″ schedule 40 PVC makes the best tree tube stake!
