Tag Archives: Tree Tubes

My favorite sale

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Admin

My favorite sale is every sale, no matter how big or small.  This spring I have had orders of 5 tubes and 500,000 tubes.  When the phone rings I never know what the call will bring.  Sometimes people apologize because … Continue reading →

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Still looking for the “typical” planting project

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Admin

I have been in the tree tube for 23 years without interruption.  I just realized I am the only human being on the North American continent who can make that statement. In all that time I haven’t been right very … Continue reading →

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10 months since acorns germinated red oaks emerge from 4ft tubes

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Admin

Keep the photos coming!  They never fail to amaze me. This might be a new growth record – not just for oaks but for kudzu, corn or hops as well! This set of photos is from a grower in Mississippi.  … Continue reading →

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American plums flower in second growing season!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Admin

Wow.  These American plums were planted in March 2011 as 2 foot seedlings (click on photo to enlarge) and with 4ft Tubex Combitube Plus Tree Tubes… For those of you keeping score at home that means these trees have been … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes for riparian buffer projects

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Admin

Photographs continue to roll in from around the country, faster than I can get them posted.  I love this part of my job!  (Actually I love every part of my job, except maybe the 90% of the time I spend … Continue reading →

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Tree Tubes – Making Plans (Dreams) Come True… Again

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Admin

I have two favorite parts of my job:  Helping landowners achieve their dreams for their properties, and getting photographs from them so I can remotely watch those dreams come true.  It amazes and delights me that I can be a … Continue reading →

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Hidden Cost of Tree Tubes: Stakes

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Admin

When comparing the costs and benefits of various tree tubes on the market it is easy to overlook the cost of tree tube stakes. With many types of tree tubes you have to purchase tree tube stakes that are at … Continue reading →

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The importance of 75

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Admin

75 is another number that’s been on my mind. Order 75 tree tubes from another supplier and you’ll probably end up paying one price for the bag of 50, and a much higher price for the bag of 25. To … Continue reading →

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The importance of 4’s and 6’s

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Admin

23 years since I sold my first tree tubes and one thing never gets old: entering new orders. Back in the day I generally took down orders the old fashioned way, pen on paper.  I have come a long way.  … Continue reading →

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6 foot Tubex Combitube Plus Tree Tubes now in stock!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Admin

Our most popular product is the 4 foot Tubex Combitube PLUS (large diameter) Tree Tube.  In most cases 4 foot tree tubes provide enough protection from deer to safely shepherd seedlings past the browse line. However, in many cases – … Continue reading →

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