We purchased a new rain water tank. As it was been brought through to where it was to be positioned, it got caught on a pine tree and the pine needles went into it. My question is should we clean the needles out before connecting the pipes to it? Some people say that it won't matter leaving them in there and others say it will make your drinking water taste sour? What should we do? Thank you.
Do Pine Needles effect rain water????
If at all possible I recommend getting them out. They will eventually break down in the water causing it to taste and possibly smell bad. I don't know how large the tank is, if it's a larger one and hard to maneuver, then try rinsing it out.
Good Luck :-)
Reply:Yes, clean it out. If you are going to be drinking the water you do not want decomposing organic matter in your holding tank. The needles will decompost and get really nasty.
Its your drinking water! Do you want pine needles in your cups and glasses?
Not to mention that it will cause problems with the pipes and such.
Reply:In addition to tasting bad, there is a real risk of exposure to some nasty bacteria and other "bugs" that can seriously effect your health.
It's better to be safe than sorry.
Reply:if covering with a plyboard or galvanized sheets prevents the rain from flowing to the tank then try covering it with a fine mesh screen.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Which kind of Pine Sol do you like the BEST?
OK I am a cleaning fanatic! And I'm sort of a germ phobic, so I love to use anti-bacterial cleaners, like Lysol etc... I L-O-V-E Pine Sol. My favorite is the Sparkling Wave (blue kind). Makes me house smell SO fresh and clean. I'm addicted to the blue kind! I love walking into my home after the floors, cabinets and countertops have been cleaned with the Sparkling Wave Pine Sol. Which kind of Pine Sol do you use and like the BEST?
Regular (gold)
Lemon Fresh (Yellow)
Sparkling Wave (Blue kind)
Lavendar Clean (Purple kind)
Which kind of Pine Sol do you like the BEST?
I have tried the regular and lemon and love them both as I know what you mean about walking into your home and it smells that way.
I haven't tried the blue wave, but you've got me wanting to. I'm going to Walmart today, so I'll try it. Thanks for the tip. :)
Reply:thank you for the best answer vote. I did buy the blue wave that day and LOVE IT!!! Thank you for the tip!! :) It is a great scent to go along with summer, too. Report It
Reply:I like the original one the best.
My favorite smell that relates to the house being clean is the smell of clean laundry...so I would rather pick out the laundry detergent that smells best rather than the Pine Sol that smells best.
Reply:Anyone who doesn't say the Lemon one is an idiot! lol
Reply:original...its the best and the very first kind! but my last name is lavender so id choose the purple one!
Reply:I like the original. If you like good smelling cleaners, try the blue Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, think it is called mountain air or something. It smells really good.
Reply:i use either the regular or the lemon scented ones
Reply:i know what kind you like the best... coconut whites (sticky kind)
Reply:I love the lemon one but it makes me hamsters stupid. lol. don't ask....
I like the citrus one...it was only out for like 2 months...I still have some though!!!
I suppose when it's gone I will try the sparkling wave and then the lavender one....
Regular smells fresh and clean but it's too strong....
Regular (gold)
Lemon Fresh (Yellow)
Sparkling Wave (Blue kind)
Lavendar Clean (Purple kind)
Which kind of Pine Sol do you like the BEST?
I have tried the regular and lemon and love them both as I know what you mean about walking into your home and it smells that way.
I haven't tried the blue wave, but you've got me wanting to. I'm going to Walmart today, so I'll try it. Thanks for the tip. :)
Reply:thank you for the best answer vote. I did buy the blue wave that day and LOVE IT!!! Thank you for the tip!! :) It is a great scent to go along with summer, too. Report It
Reply:I like the original one the best.
My favorite smell that relates to the house being clean is the smell of clean laundry...so I would rather pick out the laundry detergent that smells best rather than the Pine Sol that smells best.
Reply:Anyone who doesn't say the Lemon one is an idiot! lol
Reply:original...its the best and the very first kind! but my last name is lavender so id choose the purple one!
Reply:I like the original. If you like good smelling cleaners, try the blue Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, think it is called mountain air or something. It smells really good.
Reply:i use either the regular or the lemon scented ones
Reply:i know what kind you like the best... coconut whites (sticky kind)
Reply:I love the lemon one but it makes me hamsters stupid. lol. don't ask....
I like the citrus one...it was only out for like 2 months...I still have some though!!!
I suppose when it's gone I will try the sparkling wave and then the lavender one....
Regular smells fresh and clean but it's too strong....
Can pine needles be used for mulching tomato plants?
Have used black plastic, but was wondering if I needed to put something on top of it, like pine needles, or pine bark
Can pine needles be used for mulching tomato plants?
Make sure you put some small holes so that water will get to the roots. I use pine bark but you can also use hay. Make sure you fertilize the tomatoes.
Reply:sure make sure to poke small holes in the plastic,so the water will drain.it will also hold down the plastic.
Reply:That would be a good idea and tomatoes are acid loving plants so the pine should hurt them
addis
Can pine needles be used for mulching tomato plants?
Make sure you put some small holes so that water will get to the roots. I use pine bark but you can also use hay. Make sure you fertilize the tomatoes.
Reply:sure make sure to poke small holes in the plastic,so the water will drain.it will also hold down the plastic.
Reply:That would be a good idea and tomatoes are acid loving plants so the pine should hurt them
addis
Why is my pine tree all of the sudden dropping tons of pine cones?
There is a pine tree in my yard (3 stories) that started dropping tons of pine cones every day. I've been living there for 6 years and didn't start to happen until this year. Is this a sign it may be dying?
Why is my pine tree all of the sudden dropping tons of pine cones?
All conifers drop their cones when ripe thats natures way, ( don't understand 3 stories )?
Reply:Maybe the pinecones are fully ripe early this year? Conifers will drop tons of pine cones when the cones ripen. Have you been getting heavy rains? My doug fir dropped at least five hundred cones after we had a hail storm, and I keep finding more every time I go outside.
Sorry I can't help you more. I'm not sure whether your tree is sick or not. I can only give my two cents as to what might cause the massive amount of cones on the ground.
Reply:I would suspect depending what area you live in, that it is in
dier need of water and nutriments, if it has been very dry in your area a good soaking is whats required, and if you were to purchase pine tree food that could do the trick also.
When these types of trees are dry they tend to drop their cones. Good Luck!
Reply:I think its drying out!
Reply:Sorry to say, yes, it is definitely distressed for some reason. All conifers, when stressed, or dying will produce an overabundance of cones in order to propagate their species.
Reply:Most likely an early autumn. A few of the northern states have already had 30 degrees of weather (August)!!!
Here in West Texas, zone 7, our gardens have already stopped blooming and are turning brown. This is a signal of an early autumn for us.
To be on the safe side, call your local County Extension Service/Agent, or a local tree nursery and find out for sure.
Why is my pine tree all of the sudden dropping tons of pine cones?
All conifers drop their cones when ripe thats natures way, ( don't understand 3 stories )?
Reply:Maybe the pinecones are fully ripe early this year? Conifers will drop tons of pine cones when the cones ripen. Have you been getting heavy rains? My doug fir dropped at least five hundred cones after we had a hail storm, and I keep finding more every time I go outside.
Sorry I can't help you more. I'm not sure whether your tree is sick or not. I can only give my two cents as to what might cause the massive amount of cones on the ground.
Reply:I would suspect depending what area you live in, that it is in
dier need of water and nutriments, if it has been very dry in your area a good soaking is whats required, and if you were to purchase pine tree food that could do the trick also.
When these types of trees are dry they tend to drop their cones. Good Luck!
Reply:I think its drying out!
Reply:Sorry to say, yes, it is definitely distressed for some reason. All conifers, when stressed, or dying will produce an overabundance of cones in order to propagate their species.
Reply:Most likely an early autumn. A few of the northern states have already had 30 degrees of weather (August)!!!
Here in West Texas, zone 7, our gardens have already stopped blooming and are turning brown. This is a signal of an early autumn for us.
To be on the safe side, call your local County Extension Service/Agent, or a local tree nursery and find out for sure.
Loblolly pine?
I live in the Tulsa area of Oklahoma and have five Loblolly pines that were planted here about three years ago. They have all received good watering for most of the time they have been in this clay ground. All are between 12 and 15 feet tall and seem to have done well in the growing season even through a bore attack. I recently fed them all milorganite under the drip line and watered that in pretty well and then we got a really cold spell with some snow and ice. Right now the trees are in various stages of turning yellow with the exception of the top few feet. I watered the two worst of these heavily the other day, but see no improvement at all. I know these are in the yellow pine family, but what I am seeing on these is very worrisome. They look like they are trying to die. Help!
Loblolly pine?
This is a job for experts. I suggest you contact the The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service which can identify resources to solve your problem. They offer, among others, Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Management services. Call 580-362-3194.
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Loblolly pine?
This is a job for experts. I suggest you contact the The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service which can identify resources to solve your problem. They offer, among others, Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Management services. Call 580-362-3194.
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Flower bed around pine trees?
Due to server soil loss in my back yard while always damp due to the run off of rain, I decided to build a flower bed around several trees with landscaping wood (Home Depot). Since built with no dirt added yet it has done it's job to help out on the run off, but I was wondering if this will have any effect on the trees (Pine) once I do add soild/sand and so on. I seen no roots showing or damaged any during the process. In the front the measurement is about 20 inches high and on the back wall is about 27 inches due to the slopping that I have. Will this kill the trees, or do I need to build another barrier around the tree itself in order to not damage the trees or lower the wall as we have dogs!!!!!! My other concernis later on in the years will I have them end up on our house due to damage to the roots or trunk. Can anyone help me out here?? Thanks Kelly Just US Army retired and tons of things on the Honey Do list to do. Please e-mail me at stitzelk40@yahoo.com
Flower bed around pine trees?
Actually, at the depth you have the retaining bed (20 - 27 inches, is that right?) CAN harm the roots of the pine tree if you fill it up. Although you can't see them, the main root system is only around 18 inches deep. The spread is usually as large as the dripline, however, there are roots that travel farther out. If you put more than like 4 inches of soil on top of the tree roots, you can smother the roots, causing the death of the tree. It won't happen all at once, but it will happen. Trees are very prone to root compaction. If the roots are covered over, they can't transpire oxygen the way they are supposed to.
I have 2 very large pine trees on my property, and I am now looking at having to have them removed because I think they are dying. One is only 10 feet from the corner of the house and the other is 15 feet. The prevailing wind comes from that direction. If one of them decides to go, it will be on the house.
Edit: With the extra info you have given, you may have a bigger issue here. If the slope is in danger of washing down, you may need to have a professional come in and assess the situation, like a Landscape Architect, or a Landscape Engineer. The slope may have to be terraced or somehow supported, more than just worrying about the topsoil runoff. In a flood, if it is that close to the house, the whole house may be in danger if the hillside becomes saturated. Without seeing what you are talking about, it is hard to judge. At the very least, you will want to plant vegetation to help control the erosion on the WHOLE hillside, not just around the tree. But, it would probably be in your best interest to have a professional look at it. Yes, it costs money, but how much more will it cost if the tree falls on the house, or the hillside falls away from the house?
Reply:You shouldn't have to worry about the trees dying. Pine trees are pretty hardy. Just make sure you have enough drainage so water does not pond in the flower bed.
Reply:Doing anything to retain soil at the bases of tree, which is lost to run-off, is good, but I understand that flower beds are tough to grow in such deep shade as pines produce.
Have you considered using mulch (held in place by the landscaping you've already done) or a low-light ground cover plant (many ivies, periwinkle/vinca, etc.) rather than flowers? I'd hate to see you go to the trouble and expense for flowers that might not thrive.
Pines are notorious for coming down in high winds. They uproot far more easily than many trees, and their soft wood breaks, too. I've read many times that if you're putting in pines, plant them the number of feet from the house, plus ten more, than the tree's expected adult height. That way, if it does come down, it won't hit the building.
If you've already got the pines, you can top them (have the tops removed by tree surgeons) to make them a safe height, add stakes and wires every 10 feet or so of the tree's height, or take your chances--and keep your insurance up to date.
Flower bed around pine trees?
Actually, at the depth you have the retaining bed (20 - 27 inches, is that right?) CAN harm the roots of the pine tree if you fill it up. Although you can't see them, the main root system is only around 18 inches deep. The spread is usually as large as the dripline, however, there are roots that travel farther out. If you put more than like 4 inches of soil on top of the tree roots, you can smother the roots, causing the death of the tree. It won't happen all at once, but it will happen. Trees are very prone to root compaction. If the roots are covered over, they can't transpire oxygen the way they are supposed to.
I have 2 very large pine trees on my property, and I am now looking at having to have them removed because I think they are dying. One is only 10 feet from the corner of the house and the other is 15 feet. The prevailing wind comes from that direction. If one of them decides to go, it will be on the house.
Edit: With the extra info you have given, you may have a bigger issue here. If the slope is in danger of washing down, you may need to have a professional come in and assess the situation, like a Landscape Architect, or a Landscape Engineer. The slope may have to be terraced or somehow supported, more than just worrying about the topsoil runoff. In a flood, if it is that close to the house, the whole house may be in danger if the hillside becomes saturated. Without seeing what you are talking about, it is hard to judge. At the very least, you will want to plant vegetation to help control the erosion on the WHOLE hillside, not just around the tree. But, it would probably be in your best interest to have a professional look at it. Yes, it costs money, but how much more will it cost if the tree falls on the house, or the hillside falls away from the house?
Reply:You shouldn't have to worry about the trees dying. Pine trees are pretty hardy. Just make sure you have enough drainage so water does not pond in the flower bed.
Reply:Doing anything to retain soil at the bases of tree, which is lost to run-off, is good, but I understand that flower beds are tough to grow in such deep shade as pines produce.
Have you considered using mulch (held in place by the landscaping you've already done) or a low-light ground cover plant (many ivies, periwinkle/vinca, etc.) rather than flowers? I'd hate to see you go to the trouble and expense for flowers that might not thrive.
Pines are notorious for coming down in high winds. They uproot far more easily than many trees, and their soft wood breaks, too. I've read many times that if you're putting in pines, plant them the number of feet from the house, plus ten more, than the tree's expected adult height. That way, if it does come down, it won't hit the building.
If you've already got the pines, you can top them (have the tops removed by tree surgeons) to make them a safe height, add stakes and wires every 10 feet or so of the tree's height, or take your chances--and keep your insurance up to date.
Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli. When did this battle occur?
How long did it last? Which side won? Where in Galloli is Lane Pine ?How many ANZAC soldiers died in this battle?
Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli. When did this battle occur?
The Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli took place from the 6th to the 10th of August 1915.
The Battle of Lone Pine, which took place during the Gallipoli campaign, was the only successful Australian attack against the Turkish trenches within the original perimeter of the ANZAC battlefield, and yet it was merely a diversion to draw attention from the main assaults of 6 August against the Sari Bair peaks of Chunuk Bair and Hill 971.
The Lone Pine battlefield, named for a solitary Turkish Pine that stood there at the start of the fighting, was situated about the centre of the eastern line of the ANZAC trenches on a rise known as '400 Plateau' that joined Bolton's Ridge to the south with the ridge along the east side of Monash Valley to the north. Being towards the southern end of ANZAC, the Lone Pine region was comparatively gentle and the opposing trenches were separated some distance with a flat no-man's land intervening.
The original Australian front at Lone Pine contained a salient. To the north of the salient, on the Turkish side, was the head of a gully called 'The Cup'. This was a reserve area for the Turks and lightly fortified. The Turkish trenches at Lone Pine were the strongest at ANZAC and no attack was expected there.
The commander of the Australian 1st Division, which was to make the attack, was General H.B. Walker who had replaced General W.T. Bridges after he was killed by a sniper in May. General Walker did not approve of an attack at Lone Pine, let alone a mere diversion. When General Sir Ian Hamilton, the British commander, insisted the attack proceed, Walker endeavoured to give his troops the best chance of success possible on such an unfavourable battleground.
Reply:March 4th, 1977. Quite a fight.
We won (the aliens).
Do your own homeworks for a change, supertool.
larry
Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli. When did this battle occur?
The Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli took place from the 6th to the 10th of August 1915.
The Battle of Lone Pine, which took place during the Gallipoli campaign, was the only successful Australian attack against the Turkish trenches within the original perimeter of the ANZAC battlefield, and yet it was merely a diversion to draw attention from the main assaults of 6 August against the Sari Bair peaks of Chunuk Bair and Hill 971.
The Lone Pine battlefield, named for a solitary Turkish Pine that stood there at the start of the fighting, was situated about the centre of the eastern line of the ANZAC trenches on a rise known as '400 Plateau' that joined Bolton's Ridge to the south with the ridge along the east side of Monash Valley to the north. Being towards the southern end of ANZAC, the Lone Pine region was comparatively gentle and the opposing trenches were separated some distance with a flat no-man's land intervening.
The original Australian front at Lone Pine contained a salient. To the north of the salient, on the Turkish side, was the head of a gully called 'The Cup'. This was a reserve area for the Turks and lightly fortified. The Turkish trenches at Lone Pine were the strongest at ANZAC and no attack was expected there.
The commander of the Australian 1st Division, which was to make the attack, was General H.B. Walker who had replaced General W.T. Bridges after he was killed by a sniper in May. General Walker did not approve of an attack at Lone Pine, let alone a mere diversion. When General Sir Ian Hamilton, the British commander, insisted the attack proceed, Walker endeavoured to give his troops the best chance of success possible on such an unfavourable battleground.
Reply:March 4th, 1977. Quite a fight.
We won (the aliens).
Do your own homeworks for a change, supertool.
larry
Can i change my baby cockatiels' pine shavings?
i have a male and female cockatiels, they have babies for about 2 weeks now. the babies have been inside the nestbox ever since and i occasionally let them out and handle them (without their mom and dad knowing anything). the problem is, the babies have been pooping inside the nest box and their poop is accumulating inside so the nestbox really has a stinky smell and i want to change the pine shaving for hygiene of both the babies and my home. is that ok or would the parents abandon the kids if they noticed that the pine shavings have been changed? i don't want that to happen because i don't want to hand-feed the little birds. thank u
Can i change my baby cockatiels' pine shavings?
You sure can. Wait til the parents are out of the nest and do it. Morning is probably a good time because they both might come out to eat. Its a good time to start handling the babies any way if you want them to be a nice pet.
Reply:Hi,
I have the same problem with my budgies. When I clean out the cages (Sundays) I also clean out the next boxes. I remove the chicks and put them in a box, I then clean out the nest boxes. I put a thin layer of wood shaving in there too. Put the chicks back.
I've been doing this for over 30 years and not lost a single chick doing it.
Reply:Yes, you can change it, but use aspen instead of pine. Pine can cause respiratory problems in birds and small animals. The parents will still care for the young. The story about birds abandoning the nest or young because of human scent is an old wives tale. Please read my profile.
Can i change my baby cockatiels' pine shavings?
You sure can. Wait til the parents are out of the nest and do it. Morning is probably a good time because they both might come out to eat. Its a good time to start handling the babies any way if you want them to be a nice pet.
Reply:Hi,
I have the same problem with my budgies. When I clean out the cages (Sundays) I also clean out the next boxes. I remove the chicks and put them in a box, I then clean out the nest boxes. I put a thin layer of wood shaving in there too. Put the chicks back.
I've been doing this for over 30 years and not lost a single chick doing it.
Reply:Yes, you can change it, but use aspen instead of pine. Pine can cause respiratory problems in birds and small animals. The parents will still care for the young. The story about birds abandoning the nest or young because of human scent is an old wives tale. Please read my profile.
Which kind of Pine Sol do you like the BEST?
OK I am a cleaning fanatic! And I'm sort of a germ phobic, so I love to use anti-bacterial cleaners, like Lysol etc... I L-O-V-E Pine Sol. My favorite is the Sparkling Wave (blue kind). Makes me house smell SO fresh and clean. I'm addicted to the blue kind! I love walking into my home after the floors, cabinets and countertops have been cleaned with the Sparkling Wave Pine Sol. Which kind of Pine Sol do you use and like the BEST?
Regular (gold)
Lemon Fresh (Yellow)
Sparkling Wave (Blue kind)
Lavendar Clean (Purple kind)
Which kind of Pine Sol do you like the BEST?
I loveeeeeeeeeee the original! I'm addicted to it. I love washing the walls with hot water and Pine Sol.....it smells so good. I use the Lemon Scented one at work. It cleans my cube so well. Im a cleaning fanatic too. I love Ammonia, Bleach and Comet.....and I clean with these products when Im doing the bathroom. But again, Orginal Pine Sol is the best.....gosh the smell...mmmmmm a fresh new bottle.......need to go take another wiff of it...gotta go!
Reply:I like the regular the best...=)
Reply:Lemon Fresh. It always makes the house smell so clean.
Reply:regular
it smells so good!
Reply:regular tastes the best. the blue stains my teeth something horrible!
Regular (gold)
Lemon Fresh (Yellow)
Sparkling Wave (Blue kind)
Lavendar Clean (Purple kind)
Which kind of Pine Sol do you like the BEST?
I loveeeeeeeeeee the original! I'm addicted to it. I love washing the walls with hot water and Pine Sol.....it smells so good. I use the Lemon Scented one at work. It cleans my cube so well. Im a cleaning fanatic too. I love Ammonia, Bleach and Comet.....and I clean with these products when Im doing the bathroom. But again, Orginal Pine Sol is the best.....gosh the smell...mmmmmm a fresh new bottle.......need to go take another wiff of it...gotta go!
Reply:I like the regular the best...=)
Reply:Lemon Fresh. It always makes the house smell so clean.
Reply:regular
it smells so good!
Reply:regular tastes the best. the blue stains my teeth something horrible!
Will pine needles kill sumac?
My girlfriend saw pine needles being used as mulch in Florida last winter around native plants and wants it around her sumac bushes. I notice hardly anything grows under a pine tree because the needles are so acidic. I'm allergic to sumac, so piled the needles on high around them- she's happy and I might be happy if they die.
Will pine needles kill sumac?
I agree with the others... you're going to be disappointed.
The canopy of evergreen trees shades out the area beneath them and deflects water away from those areas... sort of a shady desert beneath them. This way they minimize competition.
Most plants prefer an acidic soil, so to that end, the sumac will definitely benefit. In addition as the needles decompose, they will add organic material to the soil, enriching it further.
It is a good mulch, because it doesn't require the cutting down of trees to create the mulch... sorta renewable and in a way recycling as well. Kudos on using an environmentally friendly mulch.
Sorry to disappoint...
Good luck-
Reply:Looks like your going to be disappointed
Reply:I sincerely doubt it. I live here in No. Michigan and both pine needles and sumac aplenty. Sumac is not particular about soil. It will grow in either acid or alkaline soil. Right here along the side of my road are sumacs aplenty right next to pine trees and full of pine needles for mulch.
Reply:You will be disappointed and your girlfriend will be happy.
Things don't grow under pine trees due to the shade and shallow roots of the trees, not the needles. Sumacs will enjoy the mulch.
Will pine needles kill sumac?
I agree with the others... you're going to be disappointed.
The canopy of evergreen trees shades out the area beneath them and deflects water away from those areas... sort of a shady desert beneath them. This way they minimize competition.
Most plants prefer an acidic soil, so to that end, the sumac will definitely benefit. In addition as the needles decompose, they will add organic material to the soil, enriching it further.
It is a good mulch, because it doesn't require the cutting down of trees to create the mulch... sorta renewable and in a way recycling as well. Kudos on using an environmentally friendly mulch.
Sorry to disappoint...
Good luck-
Reply:Looks like your going to be disappointed
Reply:I sincerely doubt it. I live here in No. Michigan and both pine needles and sumac aplenty. Sumac is not particular about soil. It will grow in either acid or alkaline soil. Right here along the side of my road are sumacs aplenty right next to pine trees and full of pine needles for mulch.
Reply:You will be disappointed and your girlfriend will be happy.
Things don't grow under pine trees due to the shade and shallow roots of the trees, not the needles. Sumacs will enjoy the mulch.
Is pine sol safe on dishes?
I have an aunt who is visiting my sister, and my sister called up this morning to tell me how upset she is because our aunt loves doing the dishes with pine sol. My sister has always used liquid dish detergent and a bit of bleach but it seems that our aunt has taken over and everytime my sister tells her she doesn't like it our aunt just ignores her and does it her way anyway. I really don't think this is right, i mean i am sure pine-sol will leave a residue on the dishes that can then be very harmfull to us. Am i wrong?
Is pine sol safe on dishes?
its an all purpose cleaner...should be fine as long as u wash it all off
Reply:I don't believe that Pine-Sol is poisonous but it would certainly be difficult to remove the soap from the dishes which would leave a taste and an odor.
Reply:I would not like to have my dishes washed with Pine Sol as it is a very strong smelling floor cleaner.
The aunt should not invade the kitchen as she is a guest and take over. If she does not want to listen, I would hide the Pine sol. It is afterall your sister's domain.
Reply:TELL YOUR SISTER TO STAND UP TO THE OLD WRETCH AND TELL HER THAT SHE DOESN'T WANT PINE SOL USED ON HER DISHES!!!!!!!!! I'M SURE YOUR SISTER CAN'T GO TO HER HOUSE AND MAKE CLEANING PREFERENCES. EVERY ONES HOME SHOULD BE RESPECTED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:no. pine sol is poisionous. tell your sister to clean all her dishes before she uses them. your aunt must be wack.
Reply:why on earth would she use pine sol on dishes? You can posion someone with that so why would you wash a dish that you will then be eating off of? i would re-clean or even get rid of the dishes she cleaned with that before you guys get sick.
Reply:You are not wrong. ...Pine- sol is dangerous to use on your dishes .Bleach is fine as long as you rinse well.
momof4
Reply:I don`t know if it can harm you but the smell will stay Ugh!
Reply:tell your aunt that you do not use pine sol on dishes and if she would respect your sisters wishes. Pine sol can become harmful to you and everything she washes with it.
Reply:I believe you are right. The pine sol will leave a residue on the dishes that rinsing will not remove. Have your sister rewash and remove the pine sol from her home when auntie comes to visit. If auntie is doing this at home, it's just a matter of time before she poisons herself and her family.
Reply:I don't think I would use it. Your sister needs to get tough. Take the Pine Sol out of the house and teel the Aunt to stop it.
Chemicals
Is pine sol safe on dishes?
its an all purpose cleaner...should be fine as long as u wash it all off
Reply:I don't believe that Pine-Sol is poisonous but it would certainly be difficult to remove the soap from the dishes which would leave a taste and an odor.
Reply:I would not like to have my dishes washed with Pine Sol as it is a very strong smelling floor cleaner.
The aunt should not invade the kitchen as she is a guest and take over. If she does not want to listen, I would hide the Pine sol. It is afterall your sister's domain.
Reply:TELL YOUR SISTER TO STAND UP TO THE OLD WRETCH AND TELL HER THAT SHE DOESN'T WANT PINE SOL USED ON HER DISHES!!!!!!!!! I'M SURE YOUR SISTER CAN'T GO TO HER HOUSE AND MAKE CLEANING PREFERENCES. EVERY ONES HOME SHOULD BE RESPECTED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:no. pine sol is poisionous. tell your sister to clean all her dishes before she uses them. your aunt must be wack.
Reply:why on earth would she use pine sol on dishes? You can posion someone with that so why would you wash a dish that you will then be eating off of? i would re-clean or even get rid of the dishes she cleaned with that before you guys get sick.
Reply:You are not wrong. ...Pine- sol is dangerous to use on your dishes .Bleach is fine as long as you rinse well.
momof4
Reply:I don`t know if it can harm you but the smell will stay Ugh!
Reply:tell your aunt that you do not use pine sol on dishes and if she would respect your sisters wishes. Pine sol can become harmful to you and everything she washes with it.
Reply:I believe you are right. The pine sol will leave a residue on the dishes that rinsing will not remove. Have your sister rewash and remove the pine sol from her home when auntie comes to visit. If auntie is doing this at home, it's just a matter of time before she poisons herself and her family.
Reply:I don't think I would use it. Your sister needs to get tough. Take the Pine Sol out of the house and teel the Aunt to stop it.
Chemicals
Can pine nuts cause bitter taste?
I have been eating pine nuts recently and for the past few days I have had a bitter taste in my mouth when ever I eat or drink anything. Someone here suggested it could be because of the pine nuts. I eat them quite often though, but I may have eaten more than usual. I have had this problem before some years ago, the taste lasted a few weeks then.
Can pine nuts cause bitter taste?
you might have a kind of allergic reaction
Reply:It is not an allergic reaction, it's a normal occurrence that happens 2-4 days after eating pine nuts. It can last for around 2-10 days. Report It
Reply:it depends...
Reply:Are you toasting them, first? For one, they would taste better. For another, all nuts are high in natural oils and you could have gotten a batch in which the oils have turned rancid. That would cause a nasty aftertaste. Keep them in the freezer between snacking to prevent that.
Reply:There is a lot of oil in pine nuts and this (taste) may linger in your mouth. I've really never eaten them like peanuts - 1. because they are costy and 2. because there are used to cook with.
Reply:you mean acorns????(when you say pine nuts) cause my dad says acorns are poisonous
Can pine nuts cause bitter taste?
you might have a kind of allergic reaction
Reply:It is not an allergic reaction, it's a normal occurrence that happens 2-4 days after eating pine nuts. It can last for around 2-10 days. Report It
Reply:it depends...
Reply:Are you toasting them, first? For one, they would taste better. For another, all nuts are high in natural oils and you could have gotten a batch in which the oils have turned rancid. That would cause a nasty aftertaste. Keep them in the freezer between snacking to prevent that.
Reply:There is a lot of oil in pine nuts and this (taste) may linger in your mouth. I've really never eaten them like peanuts - 1. because they are costy and 2. because there are used to cook with.
Reply:you mean acorns????(when you say pine nuts) cause my dad says acorns are poisonous
How to plant a Mini Pine Forest?
I would like to plant 2, preferably 3, rows of pine trees at the edge of our back yard. And I would like them to be the kind that drop their needles and prevent the grass from growing – as in a pine forest. However, I know that it would take many years until they would be large enough to create the mini pine forest. So I was thinking of putting down pine needle ground cover. Any suggestions? I really don’t want to have to mow or weed-whack the area. We live in S. DE.
How to plant a Mini Pine Forest?
yeah give it a go and try the pine needle spreading a try%26gt;%26gt; the idea is there but what to do is plant perhaps spruce or larch trees spruce don't really lose they're leaves but larch do as they are deciduous . hope i have helped. i'm a gardener working and student at college
How to plant a Mini Pine Forest?
yeah give it a go and try the pine needle spreading a try%26gt;%26gt; the idea is there but what to do is plant perhaps spruce or larch trees spruce don't really lose they're leaves but larch do as they are deciduous . hope i have helped. i'm a gardener working and student at college
How long do pine nuts last?
A whole sack of pine nuts recently came into my possession. They were all sealed very neatly in plastic ziplock bags, but there are way too many for me to eat in any reasonable length of time. Hence the question, under these conditions, how long would these pine nuts stay fresh? Do pine nuts even go bad? Your thoughts please.
How long do pine nuts last?
Yes, any kind of nut will go bad. The oils in the nut will go rancid, among other things. They're fine until they taste bad, pretty much--but that's probably a couple of months if you don't freeze them. You can probably squeeze 6 months-a year or two if you freeze them.
Reply:as long as they are not roasted, the will last 6mo or more. if you have too many you can always send them to me=)
Reply:Pine Nuts are a key ingredient in Pesto sauce..... You could certainly scare up some basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil and make a good sized batch. Be sure to season with salt %26amp; pepper..... its fairly straight forward, grate the cheese and combine everything except the oil in a food processor and pulse a few times, then drizzle in a little oil check the seasoning again and you're basically done. It makes a nice gift, freezes well, and can be used on pizza, pasta, anything really. Hope this helps, and yes, they will go bad, but like the other person mentioned, you can slow this down by freezing them.
How long do pine nuts last?
Yes, any kind of nut will go bad. The oils in the nut will go rancid, among other things. They're fine until they taste bad, pretty much--but that's probably a couple of months if you don't freeze them. You can probably squeeze 6 months-a year or two if you freeze them.
Reply:as long as they are not roasted, the will last 6mo or more. if you have too many you can always send them to me=)
Reply:Pine Nuts are a key ingredient in Pesto sauce..... You could certainly scare up some basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil and make a good sized batch. Be sure to season with salt %26amp; pepper..... its fairly straight forward, grate the cheese and combine everything except the oil in a food processor and pulse a few times, then drizzle in a little oil check the seasoning again and you're basically done. It makes a nice gift, freezes well, and can be used on pizza, pasta, anything really. Hope this helps, and yes, they will go bad, but like the other person mentioned, you can slow this down by freezing them.
Is pine mulch good for a garden bed?
I have azaleas, lillies, stone crop and another type of bush, I also have an oak, maple and a pine tree. I want to know if pine mulch would be good for the growth of the plants during the winter.
Is pine mulch good for a garden bed?
pine mulch is acidic; azaleas like acidic soil, lily's and stonecrop will do fine in those conditions as well
oaks and maples naturally grow with pines, so they will do well with it as well
the mulch will help protect from very cold temps as well as help retain moisture
pine mulch also helps reduce weed growth as not many weed seeds like to germinate/grow in that acidic of an environment (except thistles %26amp; dandalions)
Reply:Its good but watch out for the roaches. They seem to love the bark.
Reply:I know pine mulch is very good for acid loving plants such as azaleas and strawberries and much more. Its all out of my mind right now cos its 12.40am in the morning ,way past my bedtime.
Reply:Pine mulch is an excellent product to use as a ground cover around flowers, shrubs and trees. It protects the root systems of plants just as a blanket protects us on a chilly night.
Pine mulch-
Insulates the ground, moderating both high and low temperature changes.
Prevents soil compaction caused by walking, rain drops and sprinklers.
Helps acid soil loving plants like azaleas by raising the soil pH.
Pine Mulch, as well as other mulch products such as shredded cedar mulch, are also great in reducing weed growth. The mulch shields the soil from the sun, keeping the weed seeds from germinating. And if weeds do appear, they are much easier to pull out of mulch than the soil underneath.
miriam
Is pine mulch good for a garden bed?
pine mulch is acidic; azaleas like acidic soil, lily's and stonecrop will do fine in those conditions as well
oaks and maples naturally grow with pines, so they will do well with it as well
the mulch will help protect from very cold temps as well as help retain moisture
pine mulch also helps reduce weed growth as not many weed seeds like to germinate/grow in that acidic of an environment (except thistles %26amp; dandalions)
Reply:Its good but watch out for the roaches. They seem to love the bark.
Reply:I know pine mulch is very good for acid loving plants such as azaleas and strawberries and much more. Its all out of my mind right now cos its 12.40am in the morning ,way past my bedtime.
Reply:Pine mulch is an excellent product to use as a ground cover around flowers, shrubs and trees. It protects the root systems of plants just as a blanket protects us on a chilly night.
Pine mulch-
Insulates the ground, moderating both high and low temperature changes.
Prevents soil compaction caused by walking, rain drops and sprinklers.
Helps acid soil loving plants like azaleas by raising the soil pH.
Pine Mulch, as well as other mulch products such as shredded cedar mulch, are also great in reducing weed growth. The mulch shields the soil from the sun, keeping the weed seeds from germinating. And if weeds do appear, they are much easier to pull out of mulch than the soil underneath.
miriam
Baby pine trees for sale?
My family and I are looking to purchase a large amount of baby pine trees to plant on our estate, does anyone know where to find bulk baby pines? We would like to have a family tree farm of sorts for the holidays.
Thanks!
Baby pine trees for sale?
Our local Georgia Forestry Commission office has a sign posted at the road telling people to order their tree seedlings now, for delivery in the next few months. So check with your local forestry office or like RScott advised, call the county extension agent, listed in the phone book under your county's name.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Reply:contact your state forestry service.you can get 1000 trees forabout 30$-40$.planting season start's in dec.here in texas. order asap to get in on this planting season.if you plant the trees on a 6x9 spaceing[ which i recommend] you will have 681 trees per acres.hopefully you will some good weather,and have a good survival rate.
Reply:Contact the Department of Conservation in your area, this is the time they are selling bundles of trees, or they may be able to help you find large quantities of them.
Reply:Get in touch with your County Agent and he will get you in touch with the soil conservation people. They will sell you inexpensive bare root trees in the spring, usually a dollar or less each. RScott
Thanks!
Baby pine trees for sale?
Our local Georgia Forestry Commission office has a sign posted at the road telling people to order their tree seedlings now, for delivery in the next few months. So check with your local forestry office or like RScott advised, call the county extension agent, listed in the phone book under your county's name.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Reply:contact your state forestry service.you can get 1000 trees forabout 30$-40$.planting season start's in dec.here in texas. order asap to get in on this planting season.if you plant the trees on a 6x9 spaceing[ which i recommend] you will have 681 trees per acres.hopefully you will some good weather,and have a good survival rate.
Reply:Contact the Department of Conservation in your area, this is the time they are selling bundles of trees, or they may be able to help you find large quantities of them.
Reply:Get in touch with your County Agent and he will get you in touch with the soil conservation people. They will sell you inexpensive bare root trees in the spring, usually a dollar or less each. RScott
Jake Peavy using pine tar?
What do you think about Jake Peavy using Pine Tar in the Dodgers/Padres game last night?
I know i posted this Q earlier but here's the link of the pics that works
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=292pq1h%26amp;...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=a9o94j%26amp;s...
Jake Peavy using pine tar?
Hey dodger fans, Peavy made you look stupid, and now you're crying that he cheats ???
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Don Sutton, a man known to doctor up the ball, pitch for you for years ????
But keep crying......
EDIT.... I was referring to "ocnumber" , not asker of question...
Reply:This will not have a good reputation on him especially because he's the ace of that pitching staff and because of the star pitcher that he is.
Reply:Kenny Rogers ,Beckett,Peavy,Oswald,Gagne,Joe Nathan ,Hoffman,David Wells,Mike Hampton,Kerry wood all guys well known for " adding grip to the ball" cheats ..by rule yes but baseball has to gives pitchers something...
Reply:it turned out he used poop for grip not pine tar......cheater
Reply:I think his hand is just dirty. Looks brown to me. Pine tar is much darker. I think people are just jumping to conclusions. But I am a Padres fan, which of course means that my opinion counts the most and that I am right regarding this subject.
Reply:that most likely is/was pine tar. this has been going on for years. it's like don't ask don't tell. as a pitcher in the national league one could always say i tried to get it off as best i could after i used some for hitting. i've tried it before and know that it won't help some guys but it worked when i tried it giving me a tighter grip which gave my breaking pitches more bite. even if managers see it on the other team they tend not to say anything because there are most likely guys on their team doing the same thing. peavy's got great stuff regardless. but i mean it's in the perfect spot and everything so i say he did use it purposely.
Reply:He is a cheat and a liar
Reply:It does look a little weird. I don't think the MLB will do anything. Steroids is the bigger problem right now. If it happens again, then they will probably investigate it.
Reply:I don't care because using pine tar is an easy way to get caught cheating.
Reply:just because hes a good pitcher it has to be pinetar. it couldnt just be dirt and sweat and **** from the rosin bag no of course not lol. if this was kyle lohse no one would give a damn and assume its dirt. ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS SO WHAT IF IT WAS PINETAR. HE IS LESS OF A CHEATER THAN A JUICER
Reply:i don't want to think that that's pine tar but, if it is than they need to look at it...ESPN or other networks didn't look at it,and they look at everything, so i guess ur pic doesn't matter...
Reply:LOOKS LIKE HE HAS POOPY FINGErs
I know i posted this Q earlier but here's the link of the pics that works
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=292pq1h%26amp;...
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=a9o94j%26amp;s...
Jake Peavy using pine tar?
Hey dodger fans, Peavy made you look stupid, and now you're crying that he cheats ???
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Don Sutton, a man known to doctor up the ball, pitch for you for years ????
But keep crying......
EDIT.... I was referring to "ocnumber" , not asker of question...
Reply:This will not have a good reputation on him especially because he's the ace of that pitching staff and because of the star pitcher that he is.
Reply:Kenny Rogers ,Beckett,Peavy,Oswald,Gagne,Joe Nathan ,Hoffman,David Wells,Mike Hampton,Kerry wood all guys well known for " adding grip to the ball" cheats ..by rule yes but baseball has to gives pitchers something...
Reply:it turned out he used poop for grip not pine tar......cheater
Reply:I think his hand is just dirty. Looks brown to me. Pine tar is much darker. I think people are just jumping to conclusions. But I am a Padres fan, which of course means that my opinion counts the most and that I am right regarding this subject.
Reply:that most likely is/was pine tar. this has been going on for years. it's like don't ask don't tell. as a pitcher in the national league one could always say i tried to get it off as best i could after i used some for hitting. i've tried it before and know that it won't help some guys but it worked when i tried it giving me a tighter grip which gave my breaking pitches more bite. even if managers see it on the other team they tend not to say anything because there are most likely guys on their team doing the same thing. peavy's got great stuff regardless. but i mean it's in the perfect spot and everything so i say he did use it purposely.
Reply:He is a cheat and a liar
Reply:It does look a little weird. I don't think the MLB will do anything. Steroids is the bigger problem right now. If it happens again, then they will probably investigate it.
Reply:I don't care because using pine tar is an easy way to get caught cheating.
Reply:just because hes a good pitcher it has to be pinetar. it couldnt just be dirt and sweat and **** from the rosin bag no of course not lol. if this was kyle lohse no one would give a damn and assume its dirt. ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS SO WHAT IF IT WAS PINETAR. HE IS LESS OF A CHEATER THAN A JUICER
Reply:i don't want to think that that's pine tar but, if it is than they need to look at it...ESPN or other networks didn't look at it,and they look at everything, so i guess ur pic doesn't matter...
Reply:LOOKS LIKE HE HAS POOPY FINGErs
What weight Feline Pine equals the same volume of clay litter?
I usually use a 35lb bucket of clay litter, but how much Feline Pine would I need to buy to get the same volume?
What weight Feline Pine equals the same volume of clay litter?
I used to just put it in the litter pan to about two inches deep.
However.
I discovered my cat was allergic to it. I couldn't figure why she had itchy bumps all over, and the vet said it might be some allergy. Then one day I ran out and couldn't get any more. A few days after I switched back to the clay type the bumps started to go and they haven't come back..I like the pine type best but I think my cat is allergic.
.So if you use it keep an eye on your cats skin and coat.
What weight Feline Pine equals the same volume of clay litter?
I used to just put it in the litter pan to about two inches deep.
However.
I discovered my cat was allergic to it. I couldn't figure why she had itchy bumps all over, and the vet said it might be some allergy. Then one day I ran out and couldn't get any more. A few days after I switched back to the clay type the bumps started to go and they haven't come back..I like the pine type best but I think my cat is allergic.
.So if you use it keep an eye on your cats skin and coat.
Conifers such as pine trees and redwoods belong to which of the following groups?
Conifers such as pine trees and redwoods belong to which of the following groups?
A. Angiosperms
B. Gymnosperms
C. Seedless vascular plants
D. Liverworts
Conifers such as pine trees and redwoods belong to which of the following groups?
B. Gymnosperms
Gymnosperm (Gymnospermae) are a group of spermatophyte seed-bearing plants with ovules on the edge or blade of an open sporophyll, which are usually arranged in cone-like structures. To this group belongs the conifers.
Hope this helps...
Reply:B.Gymnosperms
Reply:The answer is B
irene
A. Angiosperms
B. Gymnosperms
C. Seedless vascular plants
D. Liverworts
Conifers such as pine trees and redwoods belong to which of the following groups?
B. Gymnosperms
Gymnosperm (Gymnospermae) are a group of spermatophyte seed-bearing plants with ovules on the edge or blade of an open sporophyll, which are usually arranged in cone-like structures. To this group belongs the conifers.
Hope this helps...
Reply:B.Gymnosperms
Reply:The answer is B
irene
Is there any trick to raking pine needles out of rock beds?
I have a couple of larger rock beds in my front yard that are composed of plain ol ‘ 2” or so diameter oval stones. Unfortunately, there is a massive pine tree in the vicinity that constantly sheds really long pine needles (6”-8”). I have tried different kinds of rakes with no success. I also tried vacuuming them out with a pretty powerful shop vac, but that also did not help. I tried the vac in blower mode, and that looked like it might have promise, if it pushed a bit more air. Although, I have a feeling the rocks are going to really start moving with a blower.
Is there any trick to raking pine needles out of rock beds?
brush them sideways til they are outside the bed then pick them up, it works best for me, also metal tined rakes are better than plastic
pine needles blow best when they are dry.
when using a blower on pine needles use a low level of power.
Reply:IF you do it CAREFULLY, on a calm- cool- sunny morning; try BURNING them out... JUST make sure you have a Loaded Garden Hose handy- JUST in case! :)
Reply:Leaf blower on low
Is there any trick to raking pine needles out of rock beds?
brush them sideways til they are outside the bed then pick them up, it works best for me, also metal tined rakes are better than plastic
pine needles blow best when they are dry.
when using a blower on pine needles use a low level of power.
Reply:IF you do it CAREFULLY, on a calm- cool- sunny morning; try BURNING them out... JUST make sure you have a Loaded Garden Hose handy- JUST in case! :)
Reply:Leaf blower on low
ANYONE have a PINE WOODS SNAKE?
if you do have a pine woods snake tell me how im supposed to take care of it!!!!!!!!!!!1
please and thank you
ANYONE have a PINE WOODS SNAKE?
this is one of the few link i can find
http://www.kingpinreptiles.com/smallersn...
http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/snakes/rhafl...
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-c...
they eat primarly lizards and frogs some will take worms
you can try scenting mice with frog or lizard scents
please and thank you
ANYONE have a PINE WOODS SNAKE?
this is one of the few link i can find
http://www.kingpinreptiles.com/smallersn...
http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/snakes/rhafl...
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-c...
they eat primarly lizards and frogs some will take worms
you can try scenting mice with frog or lizard scents
Trees, why are they dying out? pine trees.....?
Okay. this year I've noticed LOTS of pine trees dying out!!! like this BIG HUGE pine tree across my house/parent's house xD it died!!! %26amp;SLOWly.. is it because of the weather?! the dry, cold and up%26amp;down weather? %26amp;just THIS year... before they didn't die out!!! :(
and lots of trees have been dying out this year...
%26amp; in woods, they're chopping down lots of trees...
just a random out of topic question.. please answer if you know? :) thankk yoouuuu very mucho :P
What do people ACTUALLY do with regular trees that just die?! isn't there special trees that are used to making paper? because I see lots of trees just dead, laying around like in the woods/ i live near a excercise trail thing :) in the woods.. it is soo cool! they have blackberries, there used to be water flowing thing but some people CUT it DOWN!!! :'(
ok. trees.what do they actually do with it? can't they just ACTUALLY use those trees instead of letting them ROT!!
:( we're cutting more trees. than planting them!
Trees, why are they dying out? pine trees.....?
pine beetle, but that is just a quess.
and lots of trees have been dying out this year...
%26amp; in woods, they're chopping down lots of trees...
just a random out of topic question.. please answer if you know? :) thankk yoouuuu very mucho :P
What do people ACTUALLY do with regular trees that just die?! isn't there special trees that are used to making paper? because I see lots of trees just dead, laying around like in the woods/ i live near a excercise trail thing :) in the woods.. it is soo cool! they have blackberries, there used to be water flowing thing but some people CUT it DOWN!!! :'(
ok. trees.what do they actually do with it? can't they just ACTUALLY use those trees instead of letting them ROT!!
:( we're cutting more trees. than planting them!
Trees, why are they dying out? pine trees.....?
pine beetle, but that is just a quess.
Is planting a pine cone as easy as i would think?
i have a weeping blue atlas cedar (cedrus atlas glauca pendula), and i would like to plant some pine cones. are there any special instructions i need to be aware of? oh yeah, i have composted soil and well water to use. is that ok?
Is planting a pine cone as easy as i would think?
You don't plant pine cones.
Do you want to plant seeds from your cedar? Planning to grow some bonsai trees? The cedar you mentioned is usually propagated by seed.
Cedars are conifers but they are not pines.
The cones of some conifers require the heat of a fire in order to open and drop their seeds. Others just open as a response to humidity, or heat, or lack thereof but do not require a fire.
If your tree is developing cones, collect some and look for the seeds between the scales of the cone. Usually the seed will have a papery "wing" attached loosely to it. It is the seeds that you would plant. Some conifers drop cones that open after reaching te ground. Some firs develop cones that disintegrate while still on the tree. There are variations from species to species as to when the best time to collect the seeds may be.
Different species of trees will require different conditions for germination. With conifers that may require cold over a period to stratify the seeds. Conifer seeds quite often germinate on top of the soil but under a natural mulch or duff. Look up germination requirements for the species you are working with.
Reply:I believe pine cones need fire to become seedlings.
Reply:I'm not sure but I think that pine cones need to be lit on fire before you plant them.
Reply:Hi, i suggest a great site with plenty of Issues related to your home and garden and everything around it. it also provide clear and accurate answer to many common questions.
http://garden.sitesled.com/
I am sure that you can get your answers in this website.
Good Luck and Best Wishes!
Reply:You don't need to plant the cone, just the seeds inside of it.
Reply:a pine cone is not an individuel tree,, like a nut ,,,it carries many seeds that are released when the conditions are right research your variety
Reply:Just remember that once the pine cone falls off the tree, the seeds are already gone. Pick one that is browning, but still closed %26amp; plant that. Use manure. It'll grow.
Reply:If you want to plant that kind of tree you need the seeds not the cone. To catch the seeds all you need to do is put a zip lock bag around a cone that isn't all ready opened. Once you have it secured all you have to do is wait until the seeds drop out of the cone. I would do it to several of the cones catch as many seeds as you can and plant them all. The more you plant the more you chances of success will be.
Wisdom Teeth
Is planting a pine cone as easy as i would think?
You don't plant pine cones.
Do you want to plant seeds from your cedar? Planning to grow some bonsai trees? The cedar you mentioned is usually propagated by seed.
Cedars are conifers but they are not pines.
The cones of some conifers require the heat of a fire in order to open and drop their seeds. Others just open as a response to humidity, or heat, or lack thereof but do not require a fire.
If your tree is developing cones, collect some and look for the seeds between the scales of the cone. Usually the seed will have a papery "wing" attached loosely to it. It is the seeds that you would plant. Some conifers drop cones that open after reaching te ground. Some firs develop cones that disintegrate while still on the tree. There are variations from species to species as to when the best time to collect the seeds may be.
Different species of trees will require different conditions for germination. With conifers that may require cold over a period to stratify the seeds. Conifer seeds quite often germinate on top of the soil but under a natural mulch or duff. Look up germination requirements for the species you are working with.
Reply:I believe pine cones need fire to become seedlings.
Reply:I'm not sure but I think that pine cones need to be lit on fire before you plant them.
Reply:Hi, i suggest a great site with plenty of Issues related to your home and garden and everything around it. it also provide clear and accurate answer to many common questions.
http://garden.sitesled.com/
I am sure that you can get your answers in this website.
Good Luck and Best Wishes!
Reply:You don't need to plant the cone, just the seeds inside of it.
Reply:a pine cone is not an individuel tree,, like a nut ,,,it carries many seeds that are released when the conditions are right research your variety
Reply:Just remember that once the pine cone falls off the tree, the seeds are already gone. Pick one that is browning, but still closed %26amp; plant that. Use manure. It'll grow.
Reply:If you want to plant that kind of tree you need the seeds not the cone. To catch the seeds all you need to do is put a zip lock bag around a cone that isn't all ready opened. Once you have it secured all you have to do is wait until the seeds drop out of the cone. I would do it to several of the cones catch as many seeds as you can and plant them all. The more you plant the more you chances of success will be.
Wisdom Teeth
Lightening and a pine tree?
I have a row of really tall pine trees.20-30 of them 50/60 Ft. high. Most have trunks about 18"-24" diameter.
One of them, last October/November was hit with lightening about 15 ft.up it busted out a strip of bark about 8-10 ft long.
about 1 1/2" deep.No burn marks,the tree and it's trunk look fine. will it recover?do I need to do anything special to it??
Thanks
MW
Lightening and a pine tree?
It will recover eventually. The annular growth will grow everywhere but there until eventually the lumps formed from the annual growth grow over the wound. I know that's hard to picture, but yes, it should recover. Let me see if I can find a link that explains it better.
Reply:There is not much you can do for it. As long as the needles look similar to the other trees, it may recover. A scar will form where it was hit, and sometimes they will succumb to insects or black heart disease after that - it all depends on how much of the live wood was damaged on the way from the strike point to the ground. It will continue to be weaker than the others, and you may eventually see some differences in girth or growth rate, but for now, as long as it only shows signs of the loss bark, you might now have much other damage to it - although it was undoubtedly seriously electrocuted by that lightening contact. Sap should form around the edges of the lost bark and the surface should eventually darken and match the other bark better - but the tree may still falter and die - evergreens take longer to exhibit signs of severe damage than other trees do. In the meantime, you could fertilize it a little, to try and keep the health up and encourage more healing - check the home improvement or garden stores for fertilizers for evergreens and trees that you can simply water into the root zone or spread on the ground below the tree for absorption.
One of them, last October/November was hit with lightening about 15 ft.up it busted out a strip of bark about 8-10 ft long.
about 1 1/2" deep.No burn marks,the tree and it's trunk look fine. will it recover?do I need to do anything special to it??
Thanks
MW
Lightening and a pine tree?
It will recover eventually. The annular growth will grow everywhere but there until eventually the lumps formed from the annual growth grow over the wound. I know that's hard to picture, but yes, it should recover. Let me see if I can find a link that explains it better.
Reply:There is not much you can do for it. As long as the needles look similar to the other trees, it may recover. A scar will form where it was hit, and sometimes they will succumb to insects or black heart disease after that - it all depends on how much of the live wood was damaged on the way from the strike point to the ground. It will continue to be weaker than the others, and you may eventually see some differences in girth or growth rate, but for now, as long as it only shows signs of the loss bark, you might now have much other damage to it - although it was undoubtedly seriously electrocuted by that lightening contact. Sap should form around the edges of the lost bark and the surface should eventually darken and match the other bark better - but the tree may still falter and die - evergreens take longer to exhibit signs of severe damage than other trees do. In the meantime, you could fertilize it a little, to try and keep the health up and encourage more healing - check the home improvement or garden stores for fertilizers for evergreens and trees that you can simply water into the root zone or spread on the ground below the tree for absorption.
Rabbits + Pine+ cage?
I think I heard somewhere that Pine is bad for rabbits (dwarf). My rabbit came with pine and I am worried that it may be deadly!!!!! Also his cage bottom is made of metal wiring and I am worried that he will get foot hocks from the cage as I know that most rabbits do. Is there anything I can do to protect his feet?
Rabbits + Pine+ cage?
Pine litter is associated with liver damage in rabbits.
From the House Rabbit Society:
"8.4 What types of litter should I use?
It depends on what's available in your area and what your rabbit's habits are. Keep in mind the following as you choose your litter:
most rabbits spend lots of time in their litter boxes
rabbits will always nibble some of the litter
rabbit urine has a very strong odor.
House Rabbit Society recommends organic litters, made from alfalfa, oat, citrus or paper. (Some brands to look for: Care Fresh, Cat Country, Critter Country, Yesterday's News, and Papurr) For a complete listing of litter types, see the litter boxes and liver disease article.
Stay away from litters made from softwoods, like pine or cedar shavings or chips, as these products are thought to cause liver damage in rabbits who use them. CatWorks litter has been linked to zinc poisoning. Swheat Scoop Litter should be avoided, because rabbits will often ingest it. Because it is comprised of wheat, it is very high in carbohydrates and can cause obesity, excessive cecal production, diarrhea, bacterial imbalance, and other health issues.
Another approach is to place a handful of hay in each box, or to simply use hay as litter. It is helpful to put several layers of newspaper under the hay, to absorb urine so that your rabbit is not standing in the urine. Most newspapers today are using soy-based ink, which is safe for your rabbit, but check with your local newspaper to make sure first. Obviously, you need to change the hay fairly frequently (daily), since your rabbit will be eating it. This method often helps to encourage good litter habits as well as to encourage hay consumption, since rabbits often eat at or near the same time as they use the litter box.
Pros and cons of the various types of litter include:
clay litter is dusty--if your bunny is a digger, the dust can make her vulnerable to pneumonia
the deodorant crystals in some clay litters are toxic
clumping litters will clump inside the rabbit's digestive and respiratory tracts (the latter if they manage to make enough dust to breathe) causing serious problems and often leading to death
pine and cedar shavings emit gases that cause liver damage when breathed by the bunny
corn cob litter isn't absorbent and doesn't control odor, and has the the risk of being eaten and casing a lethal blockage.
oat- and alfalfa-based litters (available from Purina, Manna-Pro, and King-Soopers groceries [not sure what the geographical range of this chain is]) have excellent odor controlling qualities, but if a rabbit eats too much, they expand and cause bloating; these, too, can be added, with the bunny's waste, to compost
newspapers are absorbent, but don't control odor
citrus-based litters work well, offer no dangers, and can be composted, but may be hard to get and expensive in some areas of the country/world
some people have reported success with peat moss which can also be composted
Many people have great success with litter made from paper pulp or recycled paper products. These litters are very good at absorbing and cutting down on odors. A litter called CAREfresh is available. You can find out about local places that carry Carefresh by emailing absorbs@absorption-corp.com or by calling 1-800-242-2287. A similar litter in a pelleted form is called Cellu-Dri 1-800-382-5001. These litters are harmless if ingested.
Compressed sawdust pellets: are inexpensive, highly absorbent litters used in many foster homes. They are made from softwood or hardwood sawdust, but they are not toxic because the phenolic compounds are removed during their manufacture. Their wood composition helps control bacterial growth and odors. Wood stove fuel pellets and Feline Pine are two examples of this product.
Litters made from Aspen bark are safe and good at absorbing odors. One brand is called GentleTouch 1-800-545-9853."
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/litte...
Reply:i wouldnt suggest pine. i have had rabbits for the longest time, and i have never used pine. infact i have heard it can be very bad for them. my suggestion is to use like a apple tree leaves.
Reply:Pine wood shavings are suspected as being harmful yes, use a specil fine chopped bedding you can buy at a pet store and hay, rabbits love hay,but you should remove the wire and place the hutch on concrete, as they can catch their feet and claws in it, also keeping him on concrete will help to keep his claws trimmed.
Reply:There are mats you can put in the cage for him to rest on. You can buy them at any petstore. Pine isnt prefered but it certainly isnt deadly. I know, i work at a petstore and thats what we use. However, if you are worried, change from pine to either aspen bedding or carefresh. Carefresh is the best but is more expensive.
Reply:Using pine until you can buy something else won't kill him. Don't use cedar. Buy Aspen or line the bottom of the cage with newspaper if he's not touching it. It's just to soak up the urine. Clean it every day or so.
Wire bottom cages are fine for your size of rabbit but wire bottom cages are supposed to be used with sitting mats. Use the shreddable kind or the permanent, slotted types that snap onto the cage floor. You can get the sea grass mats at Cost Plus World Market in their basket section in a strip of 10 for $1.10 each. Those are fun but I recently got the permanent ones from KW cages. I loooove them.
What breed is your rabbit. Rex and Mini Rex tend to have problems with their hocks on wire so if your got one of those watch their hocks. Otherwise, any dwarf rabbit will not have any problem as long as you keep the cage clean. I've seen tons more problems with urine scald from flat bottom cages come into our shelter and only one that was from a wire cage.
Reply:Pine is okay cedar isnt. The best bet for the cage is to get a differant onee the metal ones arnt best for them like you said there feet get stuck. You are better off just to buy a cage from a pet atore or somewhere.
Reply:pine is fine (lol) as long as it isn't trated. i always used pine shavings, which came in like a 25 pound bag and i'd go to a feed store to get it. cedar (the one that comes in bags at petsmart and wherever else, and smells good) is bad to use.
i actually went to a local carpet/flooring store, and the owner gave me one of the little "samples" of carpet they usually display in the store (it was about 12X18, maybe smaller.)
when it comes to that, though, do some research, cuz again, certain carpets are made of different things and could be treated. i'm not sure what i used, but the guy at the store said he used it in his rabbit's cage.
:) good luck, bunnies are so much fun
Rabbits + Pine+ cage?
Pine litter is associated with liver damage in rabbits.
From the House Rabbit Society:
"8.4 What types of litter should I use?
It depends on what's available in your area and what your rabbit's habits are. Keep in mind the following as you choose your litter:
most rabbits spend lots of time in their litter boxes
rabbits will always nibble some of the litter
rabbit urine has a very strong odor.
House Rabbit Society recommends organic litters, made from alfalfa, oat, citrus or paper. (Some brands to look for: Care Fresh, Cat Country, Critter Country, Yesterday's News, and Papurr) For a complete listing of litter types, see the litter boxes and liver disease article.
Stay away from litters made from softwoods, like pine or cedar shavings or chips, as these products are thought to cause liver damage in rabbits who use them. CatWorks litter has been linked to zinc poisoning. Swheat Scoop Litter should be avoided, because rabbits will often ingest it. Because it is comprised of wheat, it is very high in carbohydrates and can cause obesity, excessive cecal production, diarrhea, bacterial imbalance, and other health issues.
Another approach is to place a handful of hay in each box, or to simply use hay as litter. It is helpful to put several layers of newspaper under the hay, to absorb urine so that your rabbit is not standing in the urine. Most newspapers today are using soy-based ink, which is safe for your rabbit, but check with your local newspaper to make sure first. Obviously, you need to change the hay fairly frequently (daily), since your rabbit will be eating it. This method often helps to encourage good litter habits as well as to encourage hay consumption, since rabbits often eat at or near the same time as they use the litter box.
Pros and cons of the various types of litter include:
clay litter is dusty--if your bunny is a digger, the dust can make her vulnerable to pneumonia
the deodorant crystals in some clay litters are toxic
clumping litters will clump inside the rabbit's digestive and respiratory tracts (the latter if they manage to make enough dust to breathe) causing serious problems and often leading to death
pine and cedar shavings emit gases that cause liver damage when breathed by the bunny
corn cob litter isn't absorbent and doesn't control odor, and has the the risk of being eaten and casing a lethal blockage.
oat- and alfalfa-based litters (available from Purina, Manna-Pro, and King-Soopers groceries [not sure what the geographical range of this chain is]) have excellent odor controlling qualities, but if a rabbit eats too much, they expand and cause bloating; these, too, can be added, with the bunny's waste, to compost
newspapers are absorbent, but don't control odor
citrus-based litters work well, offer no dangers, and can be composted, but may be hard to get and expensive in some areas of the country/world
some people have reported success with peat moss which can also be composted
Many people have great success with litter made from paper pulp or recycled paper products. These litters are very good at absorbing and cutting down on odors. A litter called CAREfresh is available. You can find out about local places that carry Carefresh by emailing absorbs@absorption-corp.com or by calling 1-800-242-2287. A similar litter in a pelleted form is called Cellu-Dri 1-800-382-5001. These litters are harmless if ingested.
Compressed sawdust pellets: are inexpensive, highly absorbent litters used in many foster homes. They are made from softwood or hardwood sawdust, but they are not toxic because the phenolic compounds are removed during their manufacture. Their wood composition helps control bacterial growth and odors. Wood stove fuel pellets and Feline Pine are two examples of this product.
Litters made from Aspen bark are safe and good at absorbing odors. One brand is called GentleTouch 1-800-545-9853."
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/litte...
Reply:i wouldnt suggest pine. i have had rabbits for the longest time, and i have never used pine. infact i have heard it can be very bad for them. my suggestion is to use like a apple tree leaves.
Reply:Pine wood shavings are suspected as being harmful yes, use a specil fine chopped bedding you can buy at a pet store and hay, rabbits love hay,but you should remove the wire and place the hutch on concrete, as they can catch their feet and claws in it, also keeping him on concrete will help to keep his claws trimmed.
Reply:There are mats you can put in the cage for him to rest on. You can buy them at any petstore. Pine isnt prefered but it certainly isnt deadly. I know, i work at a petstore and thats what we use. However, if you are worried, change from pine to either aspen bedding or carefresh. Carefresh is the best but is more expensive.
Reply:Using pine until you can buy something else won't kill him. Don't use cedar. Buy Aspen or line the bottom of the cage with newspaper if he's not touching it. It's just to soak up the urine. Clean it every day or so.
Wire bottom cages are fine for your size of rabbit but wire bottom cages are supposed to be used with sitting mats. Use the shreddable kind or the permanent, slotted types that snap onto the cage floor. You can get the sea grass mats at Cost Plus World Market in their basket section in a strip of 10 for $1.10 each. Those are fun but I recently got the permanent ones from KW cages. I loooove them.
What breed is your rabbit. Rex and Mini Rex tend to have problems with their hocks on wire so if your got one of those watch their hocks. Otherwise, any dwarf rabbit will not have any problem as long as you keep the cage clean. I've seen tons more problems with urine scald from flat bottom cages come into our shelter and only one that was from a wire cage.
Reply:Pine is okay cedar isnt. The best bet for the cage is to get a differant onee the metal ones arnt best for them like you said there feet get stuck. You are better off just to buy a cage from a pet atore or somewhere.
Reply:pine is fine (lol) as long as it isn't trated. i always used pine shavings, which came in like a 25 pound bag and i'd go to a feed store to get it. cedar (the one that comes in bags at petsmart and wherever else, and smells good) is bad to use.
i actually went to a local carpet/flooring store, and the owner gave me one of the little "samples" of carpet they usually display in the store (it was about 12X18, maybe smaller.)
when it comes to that, though, do some research, cuz again, certain carpets are made of different things and could be treated. i'm not sure what i used, but the guy at the store said he used it in his rabbit's cage.
:) good luck, bunnies are so much fun
Scotish Pine?
Our tree in our back garden is brown and has produced no new pine cones. The little branches are dead and have no sap. We realise the harshly hot summer has affected all scotish pine, but ours seems to have died. It is 20ft high.
We love our tree can we do anything to save it?
Scotish Pine?
If it is SCOTS Pine then the drought and heat may have killed it. See if it recovers next year,but if not get it seen to by a qualified tree surgeon not your local gypsy itinerants.
Reply:I have two Scot's Pines in my Garden, in the driest part of Kent, the soil is chalk with very little else, and they both look well, so I doubt if drought is your problem, my advise would be don't leave it get a qualified tree surgeon to look at it, and enjoy the Yule log. Report It
Reply:No idea but please Scottish has 2 t's in it.
Reply:I'd cut it down before it fallls on your house.
Reply:sounds like its dead.
Reply:I am offended by your misspelling of Scottish.
Reply:pinus sylvestris are somewhat drought tolerant, and dont always have heavy cone producing years
Reply:We have lost several conifer trees this year, possibly due to drought and it looks as though we will be losing more.
We love our tree can we do anything to save it?
Scotish Pine?
If it is SCOTS Pine then the drought and heat may have killed it. See if it recovers next year,but if not get it seen to by a qualified tree surgeon not your local gypsy itinerants.
Reply:I have two Scot's Pines in my Garden, in the driest part of Kent, the soil is chalk with very little else, and they both look well, so I doubt if drought is your problem, my advise would be don't leave it get a qualified tree surgeon to look at it, and enjoy the Yule log. Report It
Reply:No idea but please Scottish has 2 t's in it.
Reply:I'd cut it down before it fallls on your house.
Reply:sounds like its dead.
Reply:I am offended by your misspelling of Scottish.
Reply:pinus sylvestris are somewhat drought tolerant, and dont always have heavy cone producing years
Reply:We have lost several conifer trees this year, possibly due to drought and it looks as though we will be losing more.
Knotty pine paneling and color scheme?
My wife and I are trying to decide which color scheme to use in our dining room. Just a little background, our house was built in 1957. It has knotty pine paneling (original real wood) and hardwood floors. We will not paint over the knotty pine because we like it. We have 3 windows in the dining room and we can't decide which color scheme to use in the room. We both like neutral colors. Do you have any suggestions?
Knotty pine paneling and color scheme?
Rustic camp. Lots of plaids. Use camp-style colors such as berry red and forest green. Finishing touches might include antique sporting goods or hunting and fishing gear for display and/or decoration -- an upright canoe cut down to fit in a corner for use as a book or display case... antlers over a mantle.
English country. The central motif is floral fabrics and rugs.Cremes, yellows, pinks, blues and of course the greens found in leaves. Upholstered furniture -- a wing chair at the head of the table and a comfortable wooden rocking chair in the corner. Mix styles, woods and fabrics -- especially chintz -- to re-create the look of homes in which furnishings were gathered over time.
Attractive clutter is the heart and soul of English country. Display plates, pottery, figurines and photos -- the more, the merrier.
Farmhouse. Simplicity is the touchstone for a farmhouse look. Use primary colors - navy %26amp; cream, forest green %26amp; white, red %26amp; white buffalo checks. Use roosters and chickens, watering cans,%26amp; limit yourself to one large bold object, for a nostalgia look. Here's a link for curtains that work for this look, but they might work for other looks as well:
http://www.fromthefarmhouse.com/home1.ht...
French country. Toile is a traditional design for French Country fabrics. A yellow background with motifs in black, blue, red, or green would be lovely. Most toile patterns are printed on linen or cotton. Simple furnishings accented by vibrant and bright accessories continue this theme. Plank tables, chairs with woven rush seats and natural linen materials. A rooster motif is often a part of this decor as well.
Hope these ideas help.
Reply:How about white walls and red and white checked curtains?
To me, red and white checked curtains would go really well with the knotty pine, kind of a cabin look.
may
Knotty pine paneling and color scheme?
Rustic camp. Lots of plaids. Use camp-style colors such as berry red and forest green. Finishing touches might include antique sporting goods or hunting and fishing gear for display and/or decoration -- an upright canoe cut down to fit in a corner for use as a book or display case... antlers over a mantle.
English country. The central motif is floral fabrics and rugs.Cremes, yellows, pinks, blues and of course the greens found in leaves. Upholstered furniture -- a wing chair at the head of the table and a comfortable wooden rocking chair in the corner. Mix styles, woods and fabrics -- especially chintz -- to re-create the look of homes in which furnishings were gathered over time.
Attractive clutter is the heart and soul of English country. Display plates, pottery, figurines and photos -- the more, the merrier.
Farmhouse. Simplicity is the touchstone for a farmhouse look. Use primary colors - navy %26amp; cream, forest green %26amp; white, red %26amp; white buffalo checks. Use roosters and chickens, watering cans,%26amp; limit yourself to one large bold object, for a nostalgia look. Here's a link for curtains that work for this look, but they might work for other looks as well:
http://www.fromthefarmhouse.com/home1.ht...
French country. Toile is a traditional design for French Country fabrics. A yellow background with motifs in black, blue, red, or green would be lovely. Most toile patterns are printed on linen or cotton. Simple furnishings accented by vibrant and bright accessories continue this theme. Plank tables, chairs with woven rush seats and natural linen materials. A rooster motif is often a part of this decor as well.
Hope these ideas help.
Reply:How about white walls and red and white checked curtains?
To me, red and white checked curtains would go really well with the knotty pine, kind of a cabin look.
may
Feline pine litter/bedding for bunnies?
There's a cat litter called Feline Pine (I hear it's a safe pine) I just wanted to know if it's safe to use as a bedding for my bunny?
Feline pine litter/bedding for bunnies?
Do not use the wood shavings they are harmful to rabbits. They give them very bad allegies. Use the wood pellets (they soke up the urine better) or the recycled stuff CareFresh
Reply:I don't know about that particular brand but I know a lot of people use cat litter. I prefer to use either pine or aspen shavings (like for hamsters). They work great and are inexpensive. I put them in their litter boxes and then change them every other day. They do not get allergies from the shavings.
Reply:No pine bedding is ok for bunnies. you're better off getting carefresh, which is made for bunnies. Check out rabbit.org for more options on bedding.
Also, be careful not to use a cat littler for your bunny's litterbox. Yous hould use Yesterday's News or a similar alternative.
Feline pine litter/bedding for bunnies?
Do not use the wood shavings they are harmful to rabbits. They give them very bad allegies. Use the wood pellets (they soke up the urine better) or the recycled stuff CareFresh
Reply:I don't know about that particular brand but I know a lot of people use cat litter. I prefer to use either pine or aspen shavings (like for hamsters). They work great and are inexpensive. I put them in their litter boxes and then change them every other day. They do not get allergies from the shavings.
Reply:No pine bedding is ok for bunnies. you're better off getting carefresh, which is made for bunnies. Check out rabbit.org for more options on bedding.
Also, be careful not to use a cat littler for your bunny's litterbox. Yous hould use Yesterday's News or a similar alternative.
Scotish Pine?
Our tree in our back garden is brown and has produced no new pine cones. The little branches are dead and have no sap. We realise the harshly hot summer has affected all scotish pine, but ours seems to have died. It is 20ft high.
We love our tree can we do anything to save it?
Scotish Pine?
If it is SCOTS Pine then the drought and heat may have killed it. See if it recovers next year,but if not get it seen to by a qualified tree surgeon not your local gypsy itinerants.
Reply:I have two Scot's Pines in my Garden, in the driest part of Kent, the soil is chalk with very little else, and they both look well, so I doubt if drought is your problem, my advise would be don't leave it get a qualified tree surgeon to look at it, and enjoy the Yule log. Report It
Reply:No idea but please Scottish has 2 t's in it.
Reply:I'd cut it down before it fallls on your house.
Reply:sounds like its dead.
Reply:I am offended by your misspelling of Scottish.
Reply:pinus sylvestris are somewhat drought tolerant, and dont always have heavy cone producing years
Reply:We have lost several conifer trees this year, possibly due to drought and it looks as though we will be losing more.
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We love our tree can we do anything to save it?
Scotish Pine?
If it is SCOTS Pine then the drought and heat may have killed it. See if it recovers next year,but if not get it seen to by a qualified tree surgeon not your local gypsy itinerants.
Reply:I have two Scot's Pines in my Garden, in the driest part of Kent, the soil is chalk with very little else, and they both look well, so I doubt if drought is your problem, my advise would be don't leave it get a qualified tree surgeon to look at it, and enjoy the Yule log. Report It
Reply:No idea but please Scottish has 2 t's in it.
Reply:I'd cut it down before it fallls on your house.
Reply:sounds like its dead.
Reply:I am offended by your misspelling of Scottish.
Reply:pinus sylvestris are somewhat drought tolerant, and dont always have heavy cone producing years
Reply:We have lost several conifer trees this year, possibly due to drought and it looks as though we will be losing more.
imax theater
Knotty pine paneling and color scheme?
My wife and I are trying to decide which color scheme to use in our dining room. Just a little background, our house was built in 1957. It has knotty pine paneling (original real wood) and hardwood floors. We will not paint over the knotty pine because we like it. We have 3 windows in the dining room and we can't decide which color scheme to use in the room. We both like neutral colors. Do you have any suggestions?
Knotty pine paneling and color scheme?
Rustic camp. Lots of plaids. Use camp-style colors such as berry red and forest green. Finishing touches might include antique sporting goods or hunting and fishing gear for display and/or decoration -- an upright canoe cut down to fit in a corner for use as a book or display case... antlers over a mantle.
English country. The central motif is floral fabrics and rugs.Cremes, yellows, pinks, blues and of course the greens found in leaves. Upholstered furniture -- a wing chair at the head of the table and a comfortable wooden rocking chair in the corner. Mix styles, woods and fabrics -- especially chintz -- to re-create the look of homes in which furnishings were gathered over time.
Attractive clutter is the heart and soul of English country. Display plates, pottery, figurines and photos -- the more, the merrier.
Farmhouse. Simplicity is the touchstone for a farmhouse look. Use primary colors - navy %26amp; cream, forest green %26amp; white, red %26amp; white buffalo checks. Use roosters and chickens, watering cans,%26amp; limit yourself to one large bold object, for a nostalgia look. Here's a link for curtains that work for this look, but they might work for other looks as well:
http://www.fromthefarmhouse.com/home1.ht...
French country. Toile is a traditional design for French Country fabrics. A yellow background with motifs in black, blue, red, or green would be lovely. Most toile patterns are printed on linen or cotton. Simple furnishings accented by vibrant and bright accessories continue this theme. Plank tables, chairs with woven rush seats and natural linen materials. A rooster motif is often a part of this decor as well.
Hope these ideas help.
Reply:How about white walls and red and white checked curtains?
To me, red and white checked curtains would go really well with the knotty pine, kind of a cabin look.
Knotty pine paneling and color scheme?
Rustic camp. Lots of plaids. Use camp-style colors such as berry red and forest green. Finishing touches might include antique sporting goods or hunting and fishing gear for display and/or decoration -- an upright canoe cut down to fit in a corner for use as a book or display case... antlers over a mantle.
English country. The central motif is floral fabrics and rugs.Cremes, yellows, pinks, blues and of course the greens found in leaves. Upholstered furniture -- a wing chair at the head of the table and a comfortable wooden rocking chair in the corner. Mix styles, woods and fabrics -- especially chintz -- to re-create the look of homes in which furnishings were gathered over time.
Attractive clutter is the heart and soul of English country. Display plates, pottery, figurines and photos -- the more, the merrier.
Farmhouse. Simplicity is the touchstone for a farmhouse look. Use primary colors - navy %26amp; cream, forest green %26amp; white, red %26amp; white buffalo checks. Use roosters and chickens, watering cans,%26amp; limit yourself to one large bold object, for a nostalgia look. Here's a link for curtains that work for this look, but they might work for other looks as well:
http://www.fromthefarmhouse.com/home1.ht...
French country. Toile is a traditional design for French Country fabrics. A yellow background with motifs in black, blue, red, or green would be lovely. Most toile patterns are printed on linen or cotton. Simple furnishings accented by vibrant and bright accessories continue this theme. Plank tables, chairs with woven rush seats and natural linen materials. A rooster motif is often a part of this decor as well.
Hope these ideas help.
Reply:How about white walls and red and white checked curtains?
To me, red and white checked curtains would go really well with the knotty pine, kind of a cabin look.
Characteristics of a "pine rockland"???? help!?
characteristics of a "pine rockland"???? help pleasee!! it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Characteristics of a "pine rockland"???? help!?
Protected inside the Everglades National Park. The pine rockland is dominated by slash pines. It is composed of grasses, sedges, palms, vines, and shrubs of temperate and tropical origin. The pine rockland community is South Florida’s most floristically diverse plant community and includes several endemic species. A subclimatic community, pine rocklands have depended on fire to keep them from transitioning into hardwood hammocks.
Reply:Well, off the top of my head, I'm envisioning an area that is so rocky, not much grows there besides pine trees.
Characteristics of a "pine rockland"???? help!?
Protected inside the Everglades National Park. The pine rockland is dominated by slash pines. It is composed of grasses, sedges, palms, vines, and shrubs of temperate and tropical origin. The pine rockland community is South Florida’s most floristically diverse plant community and includes several endemic species. A subclimatic community, pine rocklands have depended on fire to keep them from transitioning into hardwood hammocks.
Reply:Well, off the top of my head, I'm envisioning an area that is so rocky, not much grows there besides pine trees.
Pesto sauce without pine nuts/walnuts?
i just realized that i have no pine nuts nor walnuts for my pesto sauce.
should i put peanuts instead?
or put no nuts at all?
Pesto sauce without pine nuts/walnuts?
Oh dag, don't you hate it when this happens? Yeah, me too, but you have an opportunity here to make this Classic Pesto Sauce your own. Ok, so you don't have Pine Nuts but have your pesto sauce almost ready to go. Take that batch and divide it into 2 equal parts. Then, toast the nuts that you have on hand and take 1/2 of that Pesto and add the nuts in. Decide what YOU like comparing the 2 different flavors. Now, you know that all nuts have different flavors, but you really can't lose here..............experiment, have fun and use what you have! Happy Creative Cooking!!!!!!!!
Reply:use this Pesto Recipe
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese ane pecccorino
3/4 cup Olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
Place basil leaves in small batches in food processor and whip until well chopped (do about 3/4 cup at a time). Add about 1/3 of the blend again.
Add about 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese and Peccorino, slowly adding about 1/3 of the olive oil, stopping to scrape down sides of container.
Process basil pesto it forms a thick smooth paste. Repeat until all ingredients are used, mix all batches together well.
Serve over pasta. Basil pesto keeps in refrigerator one week, or freeze for a few months.
Reply:The classic version of pesto as you may know is a bland "nut". It's just giving it some crunch and flavor to the pesto. Being that peanuts are generally "heartier" tasting than pine nuts. It would give the pesto a stronger taste that one might think you put peanut butter in it? It might take over the taste of basil and parmesan.
Reply:Peanuts have too distinct a flavor for a pesto sauce. Personally I would add a touch more garlic, kick in some red chili flake and go chimmi churri sauce instead. Unless you really had your heart set on a pesto then just skip the nuts.
Reply:Why not? Peanuts would be an interesting change.
should i put peanuts instead?
or put no nuts at all?
Pesto sauce without pine nuts/walnuts?
Oh dag, don't you hate it when this happens? Yeah, me too, but you have an opportunity here to make this Classic Pesto Sauce your own. Ok, so you don't have Pine Nuts but have your pesto sauce almost ready to go. Take that batch and divide it into 2 equal parts. Then, toast the nuts that you have on hand and take 1/2 of that Pesto and add the nuts in. Decide what YOU like comparing the 2 different flavors. Now, you know that all nuts have different flavors, but you really can't lose here..............experiment, have fun and use what you have! Happy Creative Cooking!!!!!!!!
Reply:use this Pesto Recipe
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese ane pecccorino
3/4 cup Olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
Place basil leaves in small batches in food processor and whip until well chopped (do about 3/4 cup at a time). Add about 1/3 of the blend again.
Add about 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese and Peccorino, slowly adding about 1/3 of the olive oil, stopping to scrape down sides of container.
Process basil pesto it forms a thick smooth paste. Repeat until all ingredients are used, mix all batches together well.
Serve over pasta. Basil pesto keeps in refrigerator one week, or freeze for a few months.
Reply:The classic version of pesto as you may know is a bland "nut". It's just giving it some crunch and flavor to the pesto. Being that peanuts are generally "heartier" tasting than pine nuts. It would give the pesto a stronger taste that one might think you put peanut butter in it? It might take over the taste of basil and parmesan.
Reply:Peanuts have too distinct a flavor for a pesto sauce. Personally I would add a touch more garlic, kick in some red chili flake and go chimmi churri sauce instead. Unless you really had your heart set on a pesto then just skip the nuts.
Reply:Why not? Peanuts would be an interesting change.
Is a Tanyoshi pine a good choice for my landscaping?
I saw a Tanyoshi pine and fell in love with it. The one I saw was about 3 feet tall, had a single trunk and rounded area of green needles at the top, about 2 feet in diameter. My guess is that is is the "dwarf" version of the Tanyoshi? It will look perfect as the main focus of the area I need to fill in with shrubbery in my front yard. I can't seem to find too much specific info online, and I need to know if it is a good choice for me.
The area does get full sun. I am in NJ, right near the shore (2 miles inland), so our winters are a bit milder than inland and mountainous NJ.
Is the Tanyoshi easy to care for? Is a lot of pruning and "training" required to keep the round shape?
Are they expensive? I have been to a few garden centers in my area and have yet to see one for sale. Are they difficult to find? If I cannot find one for sale near me, what is my best way to get one?
Is a Tanyoshi pine a good choice for my landscaping?
Tanyoshi??
I found your description to match Tanyosho Pine [Tan-y-o-show] Very slow growing but a little faster in youth. A normal height would be 12’ with a 20’ spread. It can be trimmed to have shrub like characteristics. Reaches 5-8’ in ten years.
This website lists some New Jersey locations: http://www.lgyp.com/results.asp?pID=3648...
ben
The area does get full sun. I am in NJ, right near the shore (2 miles inland), so our winters are a bit milder than inland and mountainous NJ.
Is the Tanyoshi easy to care for? Is a lot of pruning and "training" required to keep the round shape?
Are they expensive? I have been to a few garden centers in my area and have yet to see one for sale. Are they difficult to find? If I cannot find one for sale near me, what is my best way to get one?
Is a Tanyoshi pine a good choice for my landscaping?
Tanyoshi??
I found your description to match Tanyosho Pine [Tan-y-o-show] Very slow growing but a little faster in youth. A normal height would be 12’ with a 20’ spread. It can be trimmed to have shrub like characteristics. Reaches 5-8’ in ten years.
This website lists some New Jersey locations: http://www.lgyp.com/results.asp?pID=3648...
ben
I have a pine woods snake AND I CANT FIND ANY SMALL LIZARDS OR FROGS I CAN ONLY GET CRICKETS WILL IT EAT THOSE
i need to know if a pine woods snake will eat crickets if not then what
I have a pine woods snake AND I CANT FIND ANY SMALL LIZARDS OR FROGS I CAN ONLY GET CRICKETS WILL IT EAT THOSE
http://www.kingpinreptiles.com/smallersn...
http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/snakes/rhafl...
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-c...
Mice -may need to use frog or lizard scents, some will take worms.Try crickets and dust with reptile supplement
most small snake do eat insects as part of their diet.
If you can get small bird chicks( like finches).
You can also try fish (gold fish, guppies, minnows) even though don't considered as part of their diet.
Reply:Try feeder fish ( rosy minnows ) in it's water dish and night crawlers.Also frozen pink mice,thawed in warm water.
Reply:How about mice?
I have a pine woods snake AND I CANT FIND ANY SMALL LIZARDS OR FROGS I CAN ONLY GET CRICKETS WILL IT EAT THOSE
http://www.kingpinreptiles.com/smallersn...
http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/snakes/rhafl...
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/general-c...
Mice -may need to use frog or lizard scents, some will take worms.Try crickets and dust with reptile supplement
most small snake do eat insects as part of their diet.
If you can get small bird chicks( like finches).
You can also try fish (gold fish, guppies, minnows) even though don't considered as part of their diet.
Reply:Try feeder fish ( rosy minnows ) in it's water dish and night crawlers.Also frozen pink mice,thawed in warm water.
Reply:How about mice?
Does Pine Tar Soap really work? I have blemishes that I really want to go away. Please PLEASE Help me!?
And since certain acne/blemish products are usually more effective depending on race would pine tar soap be effective for me. I'm Black. Also, (if you know) would you list the pros and cons of using Pine Tar Soap? I want to know everything I can about this product. I've been looking online but come up with nothing. Thank you for your time.
Does Pine Tar Soap really work? I have blemishes that I really want to go away. Please PLEASE Help me!?
Pine Tar soap would work, but it is tough and you have to make sure to get stuff that doesn't stink, or it isn't worth using..... You can try it and see if it works... you can normally get it really cheap to try... It works a lot on serious skin issues, so I would gauge how serious your are and if you have tried other things. It is really popular in my neighborhood.........
Does Pine Tar Soap really work? I have blemishes that I really want to go away. Please PLEASE Help me!?
Pine Tar soap would work, but it is tough and you have to make sure to get stuff that doesn't stink, or it isn't worth using..... You can try it and see if it works... you can normally get it really cheap to try... It works a lot on serious skin issues, so I would gauge how serious your are and if you have tried other things. It is really popular in my neighborhood.........
Do pine trees have different yearly cycles where one year produces tons of needles and the next year cones?
This year I have a ton of pine needles, where as last year I had a ton of pine cones. Do these trees cycle yearly like this?
Do pine trees have different yearly cycles where one year produces tons of needles and the next year cones?
Some species of pine have male and female trees (most are unisexual, both male %26amp; female) The females take a year or so to develop mature cones after being pollenated. I would think you may have a female that is being pollenated by a nearby male. Males also develop cones but theirs are yearly and fall off shortly after releasing pollen. So in theory, your tree may have a bumper crop of cones every 2nd or 3rd year. Your best bet would be to find out what kind of pine it is to know for sure.
Do pine trees have different yearly cycles where one year produces tons of needles and the next year cones?
Some species of pine have male and female trees (most are unisexual, both male %26amp; female) The females take a year or so to develop mature cones after being pollenated. I would think you may have a female that is being pollenated by a nearby male. Males also develop cones but theirs are yearly and fall off shortly after releasing pollen. So in theory, your tree may have a bumper crop of cones every 2nd or 3rd year. Your best bet would be to find out what kind of pine it is to know for sure.
Feline Pine as mouse bedding?
I bought some feline pine for my cat a while back and HATED it. Well I bought it on sale and still have 2 bags left.
Anyway, I know that cedar is bad to use, but would the pine cause any harm? I hate to be wasteful and it would be perfect if I could use it for my mice.
Feline Pine as mouse bedding?
I can't see why it would be harmful to the mice, especially if you changed the bedding often enough to prevent the Feline Pine litter from disintegrating. The only potential problem I see with it is that rodents like to chew on things and that type of litter easily breaks, so it might be a potential choking hazard. But then again, it is supposed to dissolve with urine, so maybe saliva might have the same effect. I would try it for a while and see what happens. Good luck.
Reply:I use feline pine for my rabbits and they love it. I started using it for them because it stated its OK if they nibble on it-it will pass thru their stomachs. It is 100% safe. Plus it holds the urine smell much better than anything else I found on the market. I even use it for the litter on the bottom of my bird cage.
Also as an added bonus- you can flush small quantities down the toilet or you can place it in the garden for compost.
Also the same company makes a another version of feline pine, but for small pets/birds/retiples called ALL PET PINE. I have found no difference between the two, just maybe the pellet size but its the same thing.
Reply:If you air it out for a couple of days, it should be okay. The problem is...the odor overpowers the tiny little mice. If you can put it into an open container and let it air out before changing the bedding, it should be okay. It's not toxic to mice. The smell is just often too strong for them. Sort of like when someone is wearing too much perfume only on a greater scale.
Reply:cats rule and plus...am not trying to sell any cats....it just happens to be that somali cats...have big blue eyes that are amazing.....but they are rare ..you got to go to ethiopia or somalia to get them....
kick scooter
Anyway, I know that cedar is bad to use, but would the pine cause any harm? I hate to be wasteful and it would be perfect if I could use it for my mice.
Feline Pine as mouse bedding?
I can't see why it would be harmful to the mice, especially if you changed the bedding often enough to prevent the Feline Pine litter from disintegrating. The only potential problem I see with it is that rodents like to chew on things and that type of litter easily breaks, so it might be a potential choking hazard. But then again, it is supposed to dissolve with urine, so maybe saliva might have the same effect. I would try it for a while and see what happens. Good luck.
Reply:I use feline pine for my rabbits and they love it. I started using it for them because it stated its OK if they nibble on it-it will pass thru their stomachs. It is 100% safe. Plus it holds the urine smell much better than anything else I found on the market. I even use it for the litter on the bottom of my bird cage.
Also as an added bonus- you can flush small quantities down the toilet or you can place it in the garden for compost.
Also the same company makes a another version of feline pine, but for small pets/birds/retiples called ALL PET PINE. I have found no difference between the two, just maybe the pellet size but its the same thing.
Reply:If you air it out for a couple of days, it should be okay. The problem is...the odor overpowers the tiny little mice. If you can put it into an open container and let it air out before changing the bedding, it should be okay. It's not toxic to mice. The smell is just often too strong for them. Sort of like when someone is wearing too much perfume only on a greater scale.
Reply:cats rule and plus...am not trying to sell any cats....it just happens to be that somali cats...have big blue eyes that are amazing.....but they are rare ..you got to go to ethiopia or somalia to get them....
kick scooter
My pine tree is dead in the back of it, what caused it?
The back of my pine tree is dead . What caused it and can I cut off the dead branches and will new ones grow back. Also my other pine trees are dieing from the bottom up.Thanks if anyone can help me.
My pine tree is dead in the back of it, what caused it?
One side death we look at root damage or chemical damage. Root damage would be someone digging and cutting roots. Chemical damage would be a week killer applied along a wall or walk. Also gasoline and the like could do the same.......and salts. I'm assuming the branches weren't trimmed back as that will kill pines. Or maybe the branches rubbed against a wall for so many years.......Pines grow only at their tips. If the tips are lost, no more growth, but the interior needled continue their natural shed each year. Eventually the branch becomes bare.
No they will not grow back. Pines only grow at their tips.
As to the other pine dieing from the bottom up, are you sure it isn't natural to the species? Most pines do lose their lower branches as well as lose interior needed each year.
If this pine species should not be loosing branches, then this could be tied into the dead side.
Reply:beetles
Reply:Look at it really close, are there little white spots on it? if so those are eggs and when hatch they are eating your tree. I spray mine with "Ferti Lome" which you can only get at a nursery.
Reply:If you live in Canada the pine beetle has doing lots of damage in forests and in trees in cities and towns. You may need to destroy the tree and plant a new one.
Reply:When we have pines that do a swift browning and dying, it has been from pine beetles.
the only solution we have heard of is to cut down all infected trees and haul them off.........do not leave them on the ground for the beetles to spread.
Reply:i would cut it down and repalnt a new one from a sappling...i know that seems like alot of work but if you would have heavy winds then it might break off and damage your house or someone elses and you dont want to have to deal with that...it is such a headache
My pine tree is dead in the back of it, what caused it?
One side death we look at root damage or chemical damage. Root damage would be someone digging and cutting roots. Chemical damage would be a week killer applied along a wall or walk. Also gasoline and the like could do the same.......and salts. I'm assuming the branches weren't trimmed back as that will kill pines. Or maybe the branches rubbed against a wall for so many years.......Pines grow only at their tips. If the tips are lost, no more growth, but the interior needled continue their natural shed each year. Eventually the branch becomes bare.
No they will not grow back. Pines only grow at their tips.
As to the other pine dieing from the bottom up, are you sure it isn't natural to the species? Most pines do lose their lower branches as well as lose interior needed each year.
If this pine species should not be loosing branches, then this could be tied into the dead side.
Reply:beetles
Reply:Look at it really close, are there little white spots on it? if so those are eggs and when hatch they are eating your tree. I spray mine with "Ferti Lome" which you can only get at a nursery.
Reply:If you live in Canada the pine beetle has doing lots of damage in forests and in trees in cities and towns. You may need to destroy the tree and plant a new one.
Reply:When we have pines that do a swift browning and dying, it has been from pine beetles.
the only solution we have heard of is to cut down all infected trees and haul them off.........do not leave them on the ground for the beetles to spread.
Reply:i would cut it down and repalnt a new one from a sappling...i know that seems like alot of work but if you would have heavy winds then it might break off and damage your house or someone elses and you dont want to have to deal with that...it is such a headache
Why pine trees??
okay..
so, i've wondered this for a long time now. if Christmas is Jesus' birthday, and Jesus was born in Bethlehem, which is mostly desert, then why do we decorate pine trees for Christmas? how are pine trees associated with this holiday?
when did this tradition start, where did it start?
Why pine trees??
Christmas was celebrated at the time of the Winter Solstice. People in Germany decorated pine trees for the Solstice and Christianity adopted it since it was a popular "pagan" activity that they weren't willing to give up. Also, pines and other conifers are the only green, thus living, trees during the Winter Solstice.
Reply:Pine trees are evergreens, by keeping their leaves (or needles) year-round, this is symbolic of eternal life. Stars (or angels) are traditionally placed on top of the tree symbolizing the Star over Bethlehem.
Hope that helps some
so, i've wondered this for a long time now. if Christmas is Jesus' birthday, and Jesus was born in Bethlehem, which is mostly desert, then why do we decorate pine trees for Christmas? how are pine trees associated with this holiday?
when did this tradition start, where did it start?
Why pine trees??
Christmas was celebrated at the time of the Winter Solstice. People in Germany decorated pine trees for the Solstice and Christianity adopted it since it was a popular "pagan" activity that they weren't willing to give up. Also, pines and other conifers are the only green, thus living, trees during the Winter Solstice.
Reply:Pine trees are evergreens, by keeping their leaves (or needles) year-round, this is symbolic of eternal life. Stars (or angels) are traditionally placed on top of the tree symbolizing the Star over Bethlehem.
Hope that helps some
Removing Pine Needles?
I have several large pine trees in our front yard with about 7 years worth of pine needles underneath. I have read conflicting information regarding leaving the needles...as natural mulch and evidently a desireable trend...versus raking out the area. I'm leaning toward removal...and placing a red shredded bark mulch over the same area - my own personal preference, not to mention the needles are very dry and brittle in the summer heat - but am concerned I may cause undue harm. The current needle layer appears to be about 5 inches thick with needles on top and a fine black sandy soil beneath. (Is this good?) We also see a lot of spiders and other bugs. Is it advisable to clear it out? Is the red shredded tree bark a good replacement? Any help is appreciated. We are new to lawn %26amp; tree care! Thank you!
Removing Pine Needles?
MASTER GARDENER.... jealous!
Wow! I would kill for what you want to toss out! You are very lucky. DON'T do anything. What you see is just what Mother Nature wanted you to do. We had beautiful green pine forests since time begain. No one raked up the needles then %26amp; noone need rake them now.
As for the spiders, thats great. They are protecting the trees from all the nasty bugs that want to move in and suck the life out of your trees. Spiders love a good bug lunch!
Remove the needles %26amp; put down red shreaded bark. Ohh you are pulling the old Doctor's leg, right?
That would really be bad.
Under those layers of needles is a layer of tree roots, almost like a thick carpet if right at surface. The needles have been good to those roots. Keeping the soil ph with just the right amount of acid. Protecting from heat %26amp; cold, keeping in the moisture they need. It' a happy place, a healthy place. Red shreaded bark. The bark is going to start taking from your trees. As it breaks down it will start robbing the nitrogen from the soil. The bark will not be a nice blanket for the surface roots. More like a mesh blanket. Moisture can get out, nasty grubs %26amp; other creepy root munching things too. Hot, dry air will get thru and dry out the roots. You will need to water the trees to replace the moisture loss. If you don't water, the trees will become stressed.
Weak trees get attacted by bark beetles and other boring insects. They weaken the tree even more. Before you know it you're paying some dud with a chain saw to cut down your dead pine trees. I've seen it happen... many times.
I think you should rethink your plan. Pros vs Cons. As someone who deals with nature every day, I see only the Pros. LOTS of them. But it's up to you?
I just want to leave you with this thought........
. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" ....Ann Landers.
Reply:You can exchange pine needles for tree bark. Pines need acidic soil and the needles are very acidic. The black humus underneath should stay, and the spiders are good. The other bugs are probably good for breaking the mulch down.
You do realize that eventually the needles will cover the bark and your work will disappear into the forest floor. As for being a fire hazard, you may have a point. I wouldn't let the needles (or any mulch) build up to more than 3 inches. You can spray them down occasionally if that makes you feel safer.
Here's a site for more information:
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/prints/...
Good luck!
gg
Reply:GARDEN DOK is 100% correct. don't do a thing. your trees will suffer
Reply:The black soil is great for the trees. THe pile however is a bit thick. Get rid of a couple of inches of it...and keep the rest. Pine needles are great mulch. YOu have to thin the pile out and make room for the ones that are going to fall off this fall.
Reply:I too am jealous! You have natural compost going on there. I advise against tree bark mulch-- because it floats away with heavy rains.! If you choose to remove some of the pine needles-- use it for azaleas-- and if you have friends with azaleas-- they'll happily do the work for you I bet!
good luck
Reply:Boats.
Reply:Don't waste time reading this. Go back and read what Garden Dok wrote. He said what all the rest of us are thinking plus a few other good points. "If it ain't broke, dont fix it". Give Garden Dok the 10 points for best answer. He saved your trees, saved you money %26amp; saved yiu a lot of hard work.
Reply:You've gotten some really good advice regarding whether or not to remove the dropped pine needles. I would err on the side of caution though and only remove an inch this year.
The black sandy soil is an excellent indicator that your tree is healthy.
Spiders are gardeners friends.
One additional piece of information though, red mulch of ANY kind is dyed. This includes red cedar mulch. It's color is enhanced artificially and it smells awful.
Reply:GARDEN DOK IS BONES ON CORRECT. YOU ARE MESSING WITH MOTHER NATURE.
Removing Pine Needles?
MASTER GARDENER.... jealous!
Wow! I would kill for what you want to toss out! You are very lucky. DON'T do anything. What you see is just what Mother Nature wanted you to do. We had beautiful green pine forests since time begain. No one raked up the needles then %26amp; noone need rake them now.
As for the spiders, thats great. They are protecting the trees from all the nasty bugs that want to move in and suck the life out of your trees. Spiders love a good bug lunch!
Remove the needles %26amp; put down red shreaded bark. Ohh you are pulling the old Doctor's leg, right?
That would really be bad.
Under those layers of needles is a layer of tree roots, almost like a thick carpet if right at surface. The needles have been good to those roots. Keeping the soil ph with just the right amount of acid. Protecting from heat %26amp; cold, keeping in the moisture they need. It' a happy place, a healthy place. Red shreaded bark. The bark is going to start taking from your trees. As it breaks down it will start robbing the nitrogen from the soil. The bark will not be a nice blanket for the surface roots. More like a mesh blanket. Moisture can get out, nasty grubs %26amp; other creepy root munching things too. Hot, dry air will get thru and dry out the roots. You will need to water the trees to replace the moisture loss. If you don't water, the trees will become stressed.
Weak trees get attacted by bark beetles and other boring insects. They weaken the tree even more. Before you know it you're paying some dud with a chain saw to cut down your dead pine trees. I've seen it happen... many times.
I think you should rethink your plan. Pros vs Cons. As someone who deals with nature every day, I see only the Pros. LOTS of them. But it's up to you?
I just want to leave you with this thought........
. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" ....Ann Landers.
Reply:You can exchange pine needles for tree bark. Pines need acidic soil and the needles are very acidic. The black humus underneath should stay, and the spiders are good. The other bugs are probably good for breaking the mulch down.
You do realize that eventually the needles will cover the bark and your work will disappear into the forest floor. As for being a fire hazard, you may have a point. I wouldn't let the needles (or any mulch) build up to more than 3 inches. You can spray them down occasionally if that makes you feel safer.
Here's a site for more information:
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/prints/...
Good luck!
gg
Reply:GARDEN DOK is 100% correct. don't do a thing. your trees will suffer
Reply:The black soil is great for the trees. THe pile however is a bit thick. Get rid of a couple of inches of it...and keep the rest. Pine needles are great mulch. YOu have to thin the pile out and make room for the ones that are going to fall off this fall.
Reply:I too am jealous! You have natural compost going on there. I advise against tree bark mulch-- because it floats away with heavy rains.! If you choose to remove some of the pine needles-- use it for azaleas-- and if you have friends with azaleas-- they'll happily do the work for you I bet!
good luck
Reply:Boats.
Reply:Don't waste time reading this. Go back and read what Garden Dok wrote. He said what all the rest of us are thinking plus a few other good points. "If it ain't broke, dont fix it". Give Garden Dok the 10 points for best answer. He saved your trees, saved you money %26amp; saved yiu a lot of hard work.
Reply:You've gotten some really good advice regarding whether or not to remove the dropped pine needles. I would err on the side of caution though and only remove an inch this year.
The black sandy soil is an excellent indicator that your tree is healthy.
Spiders are gardeners friends.
One additional piece of information though, red mulch of ANY kind is dyed. This includes red cedar mulch. It's color is enhanced artificially and it smells awful.
Reply:GARDEN DOK IS BONES ON CORRECT. YOU ARE MESSING WITH MOTHER NATURE.
Feline pine cat litter good or bad?
Does it get rid of the pee odor? Last longer or shorter than fresh step? How well does it clump?What about mixing it half clay litter half feline pine does it still provide the "pine smell". We just added a boy cat to the family and his scent is strong.
Feline pine cat litter good or bad?
Feline pine and stove pellets are made out of the exact same thing, compressed sawdust.. There is no special magic procedure that removes all aromatic oils.. The same kiln drying and pressurization process is used to create both.. The aromatic oils are removed by pressurization which is used by both groups to turn sawdust into pellets..
Now, onto my personal take on the stuff..
I have mixed feelings on it... I really hated scooping it, but, about 6 months ago I quit scooping and just dump the litter instead and put less in the box to begin with.. My cats didn't seem to like it quite as much as the smoother types of cat litter. But, it did work pretty well so long as you didn't scoop.. It does seem to cover fecal smell right away, but, can get to smelling very strongly of ammonia after just a couple days.. My mom swears by the stuff and has used it for her cat for several years now.. It's worth a try, though, I wouldn't pay $7 a bag for it.. They also sell pine pellets at feed stores for goat and horse bedding.. It's sold as being free of aromatic oils, and the 20lb bag for horses is about $3.. I also use the stuff for my rabbits litter pan..
If for some reason you do want to scoop it, just buy a regular plastic litter scoop and cut out ever other plastic grate to make larger spaces for the pellets to fall through..
Reply:My cats hate pine cat litter! If I use it, they perch on the edge of the tray and do their business from a great height, usually missing! I also feel when it gets wet, it is tracked through the house. If you have a boy cat, you will find it's scent is stronger than most - once neutered, this disappears.
Reply:i have 4 cats, and use feline pine, but like the first user, i think it is way over priced. I went to a farmer supply store, and bought a huge bag of horse bedding(pine pellets) for about half the price.
Reply:Feline Pine works great for our three cats. If you're going to use it, I would suggest going to their website and ordering their sifter cat boxes. They really are a life saver. Feline Pine does take away the ammonia smell, but you do have to dump the saw dust out of the sifter bottom about every two or three days or it will start to smell like piny pee.
It lasts quite a long time, especially if you're using the sifters. We have never used clay litter so I'm not sure if it lasts longer or not. Now that I think about it, you did mention clumping, so I've got to say that I know nothing about the clumping version of feline pine. We only use the original pellet type.
Edit: Please do not use the wood stove pellets like the lady above me suggested. Feline Pine has been put through a special process that removes the volatile pine oil that has been found to harm cats. Some stove pellets still have that oil and they have been found to be harmful!
Second Edit: I'm going to go ahead and respond to punk_rawk_grrl's comments. It was my veterinarian who told me to avoid wood stove pellets. When I told him I was going to switch to pine pellets, I asked him if it would be safe to use stove pellets. He advised me to only use pellets that specifically say they are safe to be used as bedding for animals, otherwise I would be taking a chance with my cats' lives. Pine oil is nothing to mess around with when it comes to cats, plus some stove pellets have accelerants added to them which are just as dangerous to animals. I noticed that in your answer you didn't warn the person to look out for accelerants. Does that mean you didn't know about them or that you didn't think it was important enough to mention? Here's a link that gives information about volatile oils and accelerants being present in wood stove pellets: http://www.guinealynx.com/bedding_wood.h...
Here's a site that lists pine oil products as being toxic to cats: http://www.bo-kitty.com/Hazards.html
Here's an article that talks about additives, such as accelerants and binders that are often added to wood stove pellets: http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2006...
The brand of "stove pellets" you mentioned, are not just made for use as fuel, but they specifically state on their website that they are also meant to be used for animal bedding. http://www.sbcfiremaster.com/pelletfuelp... This brand of animal bedding is not one that I knew of, nor is it fair to state that it is just a random brand of wood stove pellets. I honestly think that advising this person to just go and buy wood stove pellets without making sure it is a brand that is safe for cats was quite irresponsible of you, and I am not in the least bit contrite for the tone I used when I warned her not to take your advise. The tendency for pet owners to put the cost of pet products over the health and well being of their pets is one thing I do not tolerate well. If it gives me peace of mind to know that I am doing my best to make sure my pets are well cared for, then it's worth the money. I'm planning on calling Firemaster as soon as the weekend is over, to get details about their product before I even think about using it. Did you do that?
By the way, you made negative claims about Feline Pine, yet I didn't see you providing any links to prove your assumptions. For example: "Great product but a waste of money. Why? Because it's the exact same product as wood stove pellets."; "If anyone is saying this is most likely it's the manufacturers of Feline Pine who are losing customers by the busload since they've discovered all Feline Pine is are wood stove pellets with a cat on the bag!". I'm sorry, but I was unable to find that invisible link you provided in your answer that proves these claims.
You seem to have a bit of a double standard in the way you deal with other people. You may want to consider sweeping your own doorstep before you try to sweep mine.
I have edited my comment to say "some stove pellets", since there is obviously at least one brand of stove pellets that publically says they are safe to be used as animal bedding. I am also going to call Feline Pine and ask them personally what makes them different from regular stove pellets and ask them to provide a source that proves this.
Update:
Today I spoke to a representative from Feline Pine. It was a disappointing conversation to say the least. It turns out that Feline pine IS exactly the same as wood stove pellets. The only reason it costs more, according to the very rude person I talked to, is that it supposedly costs a lot to market wood stove pellets as cat litter. He also tried to claim that most stove pellets are made of hardwoods and not pine; therefore, it would not be as absorbent or odor fighting as Feline Pine.
I also spoke with a representative from Firemaster, and she was SO friendly and helpful. She assured me that their product was indeed 100% soft woods (mostly pine) and that their product had been found to be completely safe for cats. She said that they do market their product as pet litter/bedding as well as a fuel source, but that they do not charge more for it because of marketing. She said that the main reason their product costs less than Feline Pine is that Firemaster sells it in bulk and because they also have a large customer base. I asked if she knew if all stove pellets would be considered safe to be used with cats, and she said that she could only vouch for her product. She said that the only way to know if some other brand of stove pellet is safe for cats is to call and make sure before using it. I was very impressed by this conversation, and I intend to try this product with my cats.
I must admit that punk_rawk_grrl was right about Feline Pine being the same as stove pellets. I am sorry punk_rawk_grrl, I was wrong and you were right. The brand you recommended sounds great and I do appreciate you bringing it to our attention. However, I do agree with the lady from Firemaster who said that it would be best to call a company before using their pellets for cat litter. Anyway, that is my update and I hope it helps.
Reply:Great product but a waste of money. Why? Because it's the exact same product as wood stove pellets. Feline Pine can cost up to $5.99 for a smallish bag. Wood stove pellets? They run about $4.99 for a FORTY POUND BAG!
Wood stove pellets are made of compressed pine sawdust and break down once they get wet. They COMPLETELY eliminate the urine odor and do well as making poop smell as well - though I tend to scoop my cat pans at least every other day. When the pellets break down about 75%, dump out the pan. It dumps out DRY which is totally awesome! No sticking clumps like the clay stuff does. I would definitely not mix it with the clay litter - pointless to do that. Just use the wood stove pellets alone.
You can find them at Home Depot, Lowes and other home stores. If you live in a cooler climate you can also find them at most grocery stores - like the Safeways, Fred Meyers and Albertsons here in the Northwest. Another good place to find them is grain/co-op stores in farm areas. Evidentally horse owners use them in their stalls as well.
As far as the boy cat - is his scent strong because he's un-neutered? If so, please get him altered - there's far too many pets needing homes already. And if it's REALLY strong I'd suggest having a vet check him out in case it's due to a health issue.
Good luck and let me know how you like the wood stove pellets. I guarantee you'll never want to use anything else ever again!
Reply:i found no diffrance i brought scented litter liners in the end,
omar
Feline pine cat litter good or bad?
Feline pine and stove pellets are made out of the exact same thing, compressed sawdust.. There is no special magic procedure that removes all aromatic oils.. The same kiln drying and pressurization process is used to create both.. The aromatic oils are removed by pressurization which is used by both groups to turn sawdust into pellets..
Now, onto my personal take on the stuff..
I have mixed feelings on it... I really hated scooping it, but, about 6 months ago I quit scooping and just dump the litter instead and put less in the box to begin with.. My cats didn't seem to like it quite as much as the smoother types of cat litter. But, it did work pretty well so long as you didn't scoop.. It does seem to cover fecal smell right away, but, can get to smelling very strongly of ammonia after just a couple days.. My mom swears by the stuff and has used it for her cat for several years now.. It's worth a try, though, I wouldn't pay $7 a bag for it.. They also sell pine pellets at feed stores for goat and horse bedding.. It's sold as being free of aromatic oils, and the 20lb bag for horses is about $3.. I also use the stuff for my rabbits litter pan..
If for some reason you do want to scoop it, just buy a regular plastic litter scoop and cut out ever other plastic grate to make larger spaces for the pellets to fall through..
Reply:My cats hate pine cat litter! If I use it, they perch on the edge of the tray and do their business from a great height, usually missing! I also feel when it gets wet, it is tracked through the house. If you have a boy cat, you will find it's scent is stronger than most - once neutered, this disappears.
Reply:i have 4 cats, and use feline pine, but like the first user, i think it is way over priced. I went to a farmer supply store, and bought a huge bag of horse bedding(pine pellets) for about half the price.
Reply:Feline Pine works great for our three cats. If you're going to use it, I would suggest going to their website and ordering their sifter cat boxes. They really are a life saver. Feline Pine does take away the ammonia smell, but you do have to dump the saw dust out of the sifter bottom about every two or three days or it will start to smell like piny pee.
It lasts quite a long time, especially if you're using the sifters. We have never used clay litter so I'm not sure if it lasts longer or not. Now that I think about it, you did mention clumping, so I've got to say that I know nothing about the clumping version of feline pine. We only use the original pellet type.
Edit: Please do not use the wood stove pellets like the lady above me suggested. Feline Pine has been put through a special process that removes the volatile pine oil that has been found to harm cats. Some stove pellets still have that oil and they have been found to be harmful!
Second Edit: I'm going to go ahead and respond to punk_rawk_grrl's comments. It was my veterinarian who told me to avoid wood stove pellets. When I told him I was going to switch to pine pellets, I asked him if it would be safe to use stove pellets. He advised me to only use pellets that specifically say they are safe to be used as bedding for animals, otherwise I would be taking a chance with my cats' lives. Pine oil is nothing to mess around with when it comes to cats, plus some stove pellets have accelerants added to them which are just as dangerous to animals. I noticed that in your answer you didn't warn the person to look out for accelerants. Does that mean you didn't know about them or that you didn't think it was important enough to mention? Here's a link that gives information about volatile oils and accelerants being present in wood stove pellets: http://www.guinealynx.com/bedding_wood.h...
Here's a site that lists pine oil products as being toxic to cats: http://www.bo-kitty.com/Hazards.html
Here's an article that talks about additives, such as accelerants and binders that are often added to wood stove pellets: http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2006...
The brand of "stove pellets" you mentioned, are not just made for use as fuel, but they specifically state on their website that they are also meant to be used for animal bedding. http://www.sbcfiremaster.com/pelletfuelp... This brand of animal bedding is not one that I knew of, nor is it fair to state that it is just a random brand of wood stove pellets. I honestly think that advising this person to just go and buy wood stove pellets without making sure it is a brand that is safe for cats was quite irresponsible of you, and I am not in the least bit contrite for the tone I used when I warned her not to take your advise. The tendency for pet owners to put the cost of pet products over the health and well being of their pets is one thing I do not tolerate well. If it gives me peace of mind to know that I am doing my best to make sure my pets are well cared for, then it's worth the money. I'm planning on calling Firemaster as soon as the weekend is over, to get details about their product before I even think about using it. Did you do that?
By the way, you made negative claims about Feline Pine, yet I didn't see you providing any links to prove your assumptions. For example: "Great product but a waste of money. Why? Because it's the exact same product as wood stove pellets."; "If anyone is saying this is most likely it's the manufacturers of Feline Pine who are losing customers by the busload since they've discovered all Feline Pine is are wood stove pellets with a cat on the bag!". I'm sorry, but I was unable to find that invisible link you provided in your answer that proves these claims.
You seem to have a bit of a double standard in the way you deal with other people. You may want to consider sweeping your own doorstep before you try to sweep mine.
I have edited my comment to say "some stove pellets", since there is obviously at least one brand of stove pellets that publically says they are safe to be used as animal bedding. I am also going to call Feline Pine and ask them personally what makes them different from regular stove pellets and ask them to provide a source that proves this.
Update:
Today I spoke to a representative from Feline Pine. It was a disappointing conversation to say the least. It turns out that Feline pine IS exactly the same as wood stove pellets. The only reason it costs more, according to the very rude person I talked to, is that it supposedly costs a lot to market wood stove pellets as cat litter. He also tried to claim that most stove pellets are made of hardwoods and not pine; therefore, it would not be as absorbent or odor fighting as Feline Pine.
I also spoke with a representative from Firemaster, and she was SO friendly and helpful. She assured me that their product was indeed 100% soft woods (mostly pine) and that their product had been found to be completely safe for cats. She said that they do market their product as pet litter/bedding as well as a fuel source, but that they do not charge more for it because of marketing. She said that the main reason their product costs less than Feline Pine is that Firemaster sells it in bulk and because they also have a large customer base. I asked if she knew if all stove pellets would be considered safe to be used with cats, and she said that she could only vouch for her product. She said that the only way to know if some other brand of stove pellet is safe for cats is to call and make sure before using it. I was very impressed by this conversation, and I intend to try this product with my cats.
I must admit that punk_rawk_grrl was right about Feline Pine being the same as stove pellets. I am sorry punk_rawk_grrl, I was wrong and you were right. The brand you recommended sounds great and I do appreciate you bringing it to our attention. However, I do agree with the lady from Firemaster who said that it would be best to call a company before using their pellets for cat litter. Anyway, that is my update and I hope it helps.
Reply:Great product but a waste of money. Why? Because it's the exact same product as wood stove pellets. Feline Pine can cost up to $5.99 for a smallish bag. Wood stove pellets? They run about $4.99 for a FORTY POUND BAG!
Wood stove pellets are made of compressed pine sawdust and break down once they get wet. They COMPLETELY eliminate the urine odor and do well as making poop smell as well - though I tend to scoop my cat pans at least every other day. When the pellets break down about 75%, dump out the pan. It dumps out DRY which is totally awesome! No sticking clumps like the clay stuff does. I would definitely not mix it with the clay litter - pointless to do that. Just use the wood stove pellets alone.
You can find them at Home Depot, Lowes and other home stores. If you live in a cooler climate you can also find them at most grocery stores - like the Safeways, Fred Meyers and Albertsons here in the Northwest. Another good place to find them is grain/co-op stores in farm areas. Evidentally horse owners use them in their stalls as well.
As far as the boy cat - is his scent strong because he's un-neutered? If so, please get him altered - there's far too many pets needing homes already. And if it's REALLY strong I'd suggest having a vet check him out in case it's due to a health issue.
Good luck and let me know how you like the wood stove pellets. I guarantee you'll never want to use anything else ever again!
Reply:i found no diffrance i brought scented litter liners in the end,
omar
How come my all-natural pine bedding has no odor, but my apsen bedding like scented oils?
well people said no pine because pine has harmful smelling oils but mypine bedding for my hamster does not smell. but my apen bedding smell like it has scented oils, and when i tried aspen, my hamster was sneezing like crazy, but my pine bedding had no problem at all.
tell the truth please. is NATURAL pine bedding SAFE for my hamster?
How come my all-natural pine bedding has no odor, but my apsen bedding like scented oils?
Your hamster might be allergic to the aspen, or it's particularly dusty. Try switching to a pelleted bedding or corn cob.
It really depends on whether your little fella is in the bedding constantly, or does he have shelves and tubes to get out of the bedding? Also, what type of ventilation does the cage have?
If you love your hamster, you will never use pine or cedar shavings.
Pelleted pine or pelleted aspen are fine.
Reply:CareFresh is a great bedding for small animals like hamsters. it is recycled paper and contains no dyes. It is a little expensive but my gerbils love it. It is easy for your hammy to chew apart and nest in. I also love natural pine though. Never use any other wood though because the oils in those woods will give your little friend respitory problems. I wouldn't trust a bedding with any added scented oils either.
Reply:i thought you were talking about nice big human beds made of wonderful real wood that humans sleep on, but then i read further and see its for your sweet little hampster, that is so cute, you gave me a laugh and a smile, i would say go with the one that doesnt make the little critter sneeze as he/she has no real say in the matter.
(i didnt see it was in the rodents category as they mix everythingup now on YA)
but let me see if i can find a link for you, I will be back...
Reply:I have heard the same as you have about pine. But CEDER is the WORST for any animal, though I still mix it in for flea and mite control. I have had NO problems using Pine on ANY rodent. If there was a HUGE problem with Pine they wouldnt sell it and esp, you wouldnt walk into you local pet store and find pine in all the cages. If your Hamster is better off with Pine USE IT. Dont use the aspen if you Hamster has respiratory problems with it!!
Reply:i have a winter white russian dwarf hamster, so i know all about this stuff. NEVER EVER EVER USE PINE BEDDING. EVEN IF IT IS NATURAL. NEVER EVER. YOUR HAMSTER WILL DIE IF YOU DO. please dont! hamster's lifes are short enough as is!!!!!
Reply:dont know
tell the truth please. is NATURAL pine bedding SAFE for my hamster?
How come my all-natural pine bedding has no odor, but my apsen bedding like scented oils?
Your hamster might be allergic to the aspen, or it's particularly dusty. Try switching to a pelleted bedding or corn cob.
It really depends on whether your little fella is in the bedding constantly, or does he have shelves and tubes to get out of the bedding? Also, what type of ventilation does the cage have?
If you love your hamster, you will never use pine or cedar shavings.
Pelleted pine or pelleted aspen are fine.
Reply:CareFresh is a great bedding for small animals like hamsters. it is recycled paper and contains no dyes. It is a little expensive but my gerbils love it. It is easy for your hammy to chew apart and nest in. I also love natural pine though. Never use any other wood though because the oils in those woods will give your little friend respitory problems. I wouldn't trust a bedding with any added scented oils either.
Reply:i thought you were talking about nice big human beds made of wonderful real wood that humans sleep on, but then i read further and see its for your sweet little hampster, that is so cute, you gave me a laugh and a smile, i would say go with the one that doesnt make the little critter sneeze as he/she has no real say in the matter.
(i didnt see it was in the rodents category as they mix everythingup now on YA)
but let me see if i can find a link for you, I will be back...
Reply:I have heard the same as you have about pine. But CEDER is the WORST for any animal, though I still mix it in for flea and mite control. I have had NO problems using Pine on ANY rodent. If there was a HUGE problem with Pine they wouldnt sell it and esp, you wouldnt walk into you local pet store and find pine in all the cages. If your Hamster is better off with Pine USE IT. Dont use the aspen if you Hamster has respiratory problems with it!!
Reply:i have a winter white russian dwarf hamster, so i know all about this stuff. NEVER EVER EVER USE PINE BEDDING. EVEN IF IT IS NATURAL. NEVER EVER. YOUR HAMSTER WILL DIE IF YOU DO. please dont! hamster's lifes are short enough as is!!!!!
Reply:dont know
How do I remove the Pine Sol from my water cooler?
Help! I've cleaned my water cooler with Pine Sol and now after 4 bottles of water through it and an hour of letting the garden hose run through it with dish soap it still smells and tastes like Pine Sol! How do I remove this chemical from my water cooler?
How do I remove the Pine Sol from my water cooler?
Try baking soda, poor it down, dry and let it sit, then rinse
Good luck
How do I remove the Pine Sol from my water cooler?
Try baking soda, poor it down, dry and let it sit, then rinse
Good luck
Putting 3" pine floor trim in basement-have questions?
We just have carpet %26amp; tile laid in the basement after a pipe broke %26amp; it flooded. We are now putting on the trim. We picked out a 3" pine to stain(I think it's a 1x4x12. Kind of looking for a natural, cozy, outdoorsy type look w/o making it look like a cabin. We live in the SW MO %26amp; were curious if this is a smart move investment wise for when we resell later. Or should we just use the premade trim. Also any helpful hints are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Putting 3" pine floor trim in basement-have questions?
if I follow you correctly, you want to stain and install baseboard molding? Don't know what colors your floor tile or carpeting is, but unless you are absolutely certain that your subflooring, probably concrete is sterile and clean, with no mold spores, I would let the area dry for a very long time before sealing anything around the edges of the room. And I think when I did out molding down, I would pick a color out of the tile or carpet and paint it with a good primer and then use oil based paint on top of that. That way, any moisture which still emanates from the concrete, or mold spores that are still alive would have a hard time getting a grip on the trim. We would generally wash the concrete with a mixture of water, 1 gallon, bleach, 1/2 cup, TSP (trisodiumphosphate) 1/2 cup, and 1 cup of something sucj as **** 'n' Span, mixed well and put on heavy. Let stand for 10 minutes and then rinse. TSP is the only think that kills mold spores, which you cannot even see. But after a while they resemble small black dots. They can come through panelling, wood siding, vinyl siding, their touch. Don't mean to sound like gloom and doom, but don't want you wasting a lot of time and money either. And I used to live in carbondale so I feel like we might have been neighbors.
Putting 3" pine floor trim in basement-have questions?
if I follow you correctly, you want to stain and install baseboard molding? Don't know what colors your floor tile or carpeting is, but unless you are absolutely certain that your subflooring, probably concrete is sterile and clean, with no mold spores, I would let the area dry for a very long time before sealing anything around the edges of the room. And I think when I did out molding down, I would pick a color out of the tile or carpet and paint it with a good primer and then use oil based paint on top of that. That way, any moisture which still emanates from the concrete, or mold spores that are still alive would have a hard time getting a grip on the trim. We would generally wash the concrete with a mixture of water, 1 gallon, bleach, 1/2 cup, TSP (trisodiumphosphate) 1/2 cup, and 1 cup of something sucj as **** 'n' Span, mixed well and put on heavy. Let stand for 10 minutes and then rinse. TSP is the only think that kills mold spores, which you cannot even see. But after a while they resemble small black dots. They can come through panelling, wood siding, vinyl siding, their touch. Don't mean to sound like gloom and doom, but don't want you wasting a lot of time and money either. And I used to live in carbondale so I feel like we might have been neighbors.
Pine tree needles are yellowing - more than winter as the cause?
We planted 300 pine tree seedlings 3 years ago and gave left overs to a neighbor who plated them 2 days later. Their trees are taller and greener. Our trees needles look almost anemic or something. They have a noticable yellow cast which they also had last year. I was wondering what could be making the difference.
The trees are planted in the same orientation to the sun, get exactly the same amount of sun, and are spaced about the same. The area where our trees are planted is a little lower and not far from a creek so it has a higher moisture content. There are crayfish towers (winter hibernation of Devil's Crayfish) all around that area. I am not sure how the two areas compare as far as soil content. I do know that the two areas have differing grass types and were put in at different times. Long needle pine, which is what these are, is native to the area.
Anyone have an idea? I would love to find out the cause so I could improve their condition a bit.
Pine tree needles are yellowing - more than winter as the cause?
Yellowing and elongation of the tree are signs of over-nourishment, specifically an increase in the nitrogen content of the soil. Check for cross-polination of nitrogen rich underbrush. Additionally, if you are fertilizing the area, stop. If there is a serious problem, you might want to have the ground-water checked out.
Reply:Are your trees near any sort of concrete? Pine trees may turn yellow if so. I would also check the soil in both places-have it analyzed for mineral content. I believe pine trees require magnesium and it may be that the higher water level where yours are is washing out the minerals that pine trees require. You should find a good pine tree specific fertilizer, and apply as directed. This would be something you could try immedieately to see if it helps. I suspect it will.
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The trees are planted in the same orientation to the sun, get exactly the same amount of sun, and are spaced about the same. The area where our trees are planted is a little lower and not far from a creek so it has a higher moisture content. There are crayfish towers (winter hibernation of Devil's Crayfish) all around that area. I am not sure how the two areas compare as far as soil content. I do know that the two areas have differing grass types and were put in at different times. Long needle pine, which is what these are, is native to the area.
Anyone have an idea? I would love to find out the cause so I could improve their condition a bit.
Pine tree needles are yellowing - more than winter as the cause?
Yellowing and elongation of the tree are signs of over-nourishment, specifically an increase in the nitrogen content of the soil. Check for cross-polination of nitrogen rich underbrush. Additionally, if you are fertilizing the area, stop. If there is a serious problem, you might want to have the ground-water checked out.
Reply:Are your trees near any sort of concrete? Pine trees may turn yellow if so. I would also check the soil in both places-have it analyzed for mineral content. I believe pine trees require magnesium and it may be that the higher water level where yours are is washing out the minerals that pine trees require. You should find a good pine tree specific fertilizer, and apply as directed. This would be something you could try immedieately to see if it helps. I suspect it will.
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