Tag Archives: Tree protectors

Tree Tubes: Early summer Q&A

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Admin

About this time of year, after tree tubes have been on seedlings for a month or two and the weather has started to heat up, I start to hear two questions. Will my seedlings overheat in Tree Tubes?  The answer … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: Stress relief to beat the heat

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Admin

What a difference a week makes!  But this being Minnesota, that’s not surprising.  I am photographing this little bur oak seedling in a Tubex Tree Tube every Monday.  I wish I had waited until the afternoon today, because I have … Continue reading →

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The Tree Tube Alternative: 10% Survival With “Negligible” Growth

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Admin

A customer in Wisconsin who recently purchased Tree Tubes from us also had a question about an insect that is defoliating a young white oak on his property.  From the photos he sent – the leaves are being eaten from … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: Shelter from the wind

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Admin

I took this photo yesterday morning.  The day was sunny (mostly – and for a change) but the winds winds were howling – 20+ mph gusting to 40.  Do you think this bur oak seedling – safe within its tree … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: The real cost

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Admin

As much as I hate to admit it (and sometimes I don’t admit it at all) you CAN grow a tree without tree tubes.  In fact, apparently there were trees long before there were tree tubes! So, yes.  Trees produce … Continue reading →

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Tree Tube Tips

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Admin

Well spring has finally come to the frozen north, and that means a lot of folks are out there planting trees and installing tree tubes.  Here are a couple of tips to make the work go more smoothly and optimize … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: Removing Luck From The Equation

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Admin

I guess it’s just force of habit.  After speaking with a landowner about their planting project and selling them some Tree Tubes, all too often I find myself signing off by saying, “Good luck with your planting.” The whole point … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: Recognizing Browse Types

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Admin

Spring came late to Minnesota this year.  It was a long winter, with constant snow cover from November though late March, with sporadic snows through mid April.  Who knows, we could still get more snow! With warmer weather I have … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes – Mesh Caps Available

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Admin

Several customers have asked if we offer the stretchy mesh caps to cover the tops of Tree Tubes to prevent accidental entry by bluebirds and other cavity nesting birds. The answer is Yes we do.  Just ask when you order … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes: No bad time to install them!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Admin

I am often asked:  When should I install my tree tubes? No matter what time of year it is I always answer:  Today! Seriously, there is no “bad time” to install your Wilson Tree Tubes – dormant seedlings or in … Continue reading →

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