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Screen is a nuisance to work with, but it's free.  Just find a place 
that replaces other people's old screens, and convince them that you 
want the leftovers.  The metal screens are much better than the nylon 
ones, but fortunately, there are still lots of them being replaced.

Ginda

On Sunday, August 10, 2003, at 01:12  PM, Charles Paradise wrote:

> 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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