Tag Archives: Tree Tube Tips

Tree Tube Feedback 3

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Admin

From a customer in Wisconsin, who planted northern red oak seedlings in tree tubes in spring 2013: We love them (the trees and tubes)! We planted 50 red oak, about 24″ tall on Memorial Day. Most are 3′ – 4′ … Continue reading →

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Tree Tube Results

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Admin

As the 2013 growing season winds up a lot of tree planters are out in the field doing some autumn weed control and taking stock of the year’s results… which is great for me because I get a lot of … Continue reading →

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Don’t remove tree tubes too soon, when the job is only half done

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Admin

I have been getting a lot of questions lately – and seeing a lot of online discussion on sportsmen forums – about when to remove tree tubes.  These questions/discussions are typically along the lines of:  “My trees quickly grew out … Continue reading →

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Tree Tube Strategy: Pruning to a single stem vs. Leaving seedlings unpruned

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Admin

This morning I had this email exchange with a customer about pruning trees to a single stem before applying tree tubes.  Since I have some version of this exchange/conversation several times per week I thought it would be helpful to … Continue reading →

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1/2″ PVC Tree Tube Stakes – the cat’s meow!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes for drought relief

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Admin

A customer in Illinois emailed me yesterday: I have been very happy with the tree tubes I purchased last year.  I came back to your company because your prices are competitive and you took the time to provide helpful information … Continue reading →

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Sunlight = Success… so why plant for failure?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Admin

When you think about it, Q-tips are a very strange product.  The box says don’t use them in the ear canal.  Your doctor will tell you not to use them in the ear canal.  And what does everyone do with … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes Protect Seedlings From Cattle

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Admin

I am excited to be working with a group near Springville, CA to re-establish native California oaks on a ranch-turned-natural preserve. Valley (California white), coast live, and blue oaks are being planted as pre-sprouted acorns.  Project managers and – more … Continue reading →

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Tree Tube stakes: Warping wood or flexing PVC?

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Admin

Just got off the phone with a customer in Iowa who has planted 20,000 trees over the past 12 years.  I’m constantly in awe of the dedication of landowners who work so hard to enhance their property. We got to … Continue reading →

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Re-repeat order of tree tubes

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Admin

Just spoke to a gentleman from North Carolina who called to order tree tubes for the third time in a year.  Some very interesting tidbits to this conversation: In reviewing these orders I noticed that: 1) Every one is for … Continue reading →

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