Re: snow

> So those that are familiar with this crazy weather pattern.. do you ever
> use your Christmas tree branches and kind of cover the plants just for
> winter? Thought about stripping the tree trunk and using each individual
> branch. Does it cause a major mess in the spring? Thoughts anyone?

Hi Donna,

   I've been doing that for a while now.  I personally have an artificial
   tree, but I walk around the block and grab a couple of the trees
   sitting by the curb.  After fifteen minutes with a Felco I have a
   pile of branches that works great to protect my plants.

   The branches usually hold their leaves very well, but the biggest 
   problem is getting rid of them in the spring.  My parents have a
   small chipper/shredder that they use on theirs, but I usually shake
   off the needles into the compost pile and put out the remaining
   branches with the yard waste.

   Now, as to whether or not it helps, I can't tell you.  But I've never
   lost anything that I covered, either.  :)

Chris

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