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Wilson Tree Tubes Perfect for Black Walnut

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Admin

When plastic tree tubes were introduced from the UK and became available in America in 1989, many of the early customers were black walnut growers.  It seemed like a complete “no brainer”:  Eastern black walnut produces extremely high value timber, … Continue reading →

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Great nurseries consider tree tubes essential

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Admin

There has been a major change in the level of acceptance of tree tubes in recent years. They are now considered standard operating procedure for successful tree planting.  Several top-notch tree seedling nurseries offer – and highly recommend – tree … Continue reading →

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5 foot Tubex Combitube Tree Tubes coming soon!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Admin

Many visitors have asked:  Do you offer 5 foot Tubex Combitube Tree Tubes? We’re happy to report:  We will soon! 4 foot tree tubes are still the most popular height used, and get the job done in the majority of … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes – Watch For Hidden Costs

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Admin

There are several hidden costs to watch out for when buying tree tubes for tree seedling protection.  The two largest of these are:  Added tree tube stake length and shipping costs. Tree tube stake length:  With our Tubex Combitube Treeshelters, … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: A Tool For Success

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Admin

An old saying goes:  A good craftsman never blames his tools.  This explains why I always blame my tools when my projects go haywire! Tree tubes are, first and foremost, a tool for successful tree planting and establishment. Craftsmen know … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: Which Color Is Best?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Admin

You’ve seen them on the web. Pink tree tubes. Blue tree tubes. White tree tubes. Green tree tubes… a virtual rainbow coalition of tree growth enhancement promises. Thousands of words have been written discussing what is the best color for … Continue reading →

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Best Time To Remove Tree Tubes

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Admin

One of the most frequently asked questions about tree tubes is:  “When should I remove them?” One of the most common mistakes tree tube users (including some university researchers over the years) have made is: Removing the treeshelters too soon.  … Continue reading →

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The Right Stake is key to success

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Admin

It’s an old adage among long-time tree tube users:  Even the best tube (which is, in our humble opinion, the Tubex Combitube Treeshelter) is only as good as the stake that holds it up. And after years of experimenting with … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tree Species For Tree Tubes

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Admin

Try saying that 10 times fast! I thought this might be fun. After 21 years of marketing tree tubes, I thought I’d try my hand at a list of the top ten tree species on which people use tree tubes. … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name? A tree tube by any other name would grow trees as fast

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Admin

It’s funny how something that is essentially a very simply product – a cylindrical, translucent plastic tree tube meant to protect tree seedlings from deer and accelerate early growth – can go by so many different names, and the difference … Continue reading →

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