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  • From: Charles Paradise <machelp@attglobal.net>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] bunnies (furry)/vole protection too
  • Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 12:12:51 -0500

I wrapped a grafted chestnut tree in foil and it died dead. Perhaps it
wasn't the foil that
killed it, but I won't try it again. It's interesting Tanis has had success
with this though, it
certainly would be easier than cutting screen up. Cheaper too. How many
trees did you try this
on, Tanis?
Charlie Paradise
zone 5 / Massachusetts

tanis cuff wrote:

> In a pinch, you could also wrap trunks with foil. It's available
> everywhere, and the extra wide heavy-duty is about as much protection as you
> need. But, a tiresome job on a windy or sunny day. For best results,
> gently pull soil away from root flair, and gently tuck the foil down, then
> bury the edge with the soil.
>
> Tanis; s.WI





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