I have a huge white pine tree that is blocking the sunlight in my yard. Is there a way to trim the top ten or so feet off of it without hurting the tree? It's about 50 feet high. I'm in Canada so it's used to harsh conditions. Thanks! Peg
Pine tree blocking light?
Topping trees isn't really a good idea, since it can lead to rot and create a dangerous tree. The open wound allows bacteria, fungus, or insects into the end and can cause loss of the entire tree. Worse would be having a lot of rot in the tree and have it blown down or break apart without being expected.
You could try contacting an arborist and see about having the tree pruned down to a more manageable level. They can trim the branches along the entire tree so that it isn't a huge monster that blocks the light.
There is also the option of having the entire tree removed. I know it's a tough choice but it might be something to look into.
Reply:pine trees normally grow really tall and what you need to do is to call a tree surgeon who will top the tree and paint on a protective layer where they cut the tree but this can be expensive
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Pine tree smoking??
I have a pine tree in my backyard one week ago when it 70degrees the trees branches were letting out small smoke puffs. Anybody know why?? It started just before dusk and was able to vidio tape it. The next day it was still smoking but very small amounts. please if any one knows what I'm talking about let me know!!!!
pat
Pine tree smoking??
it is pollen coming out. totally normal.
Reply:Please water your tree. If you have a means of way to get to the smoldering branches do so. The pine sap is getting warm.
Or it could just be condensation........
Reply:I have seen this. It is clouds of pollen coming off the tree. It does look like smoke sometimes.
pat
Pine tree smoking??
it is pollen coming out. totally normal.
Reply:Please water your tree. If you have a means of way to get to the smoldering branches do so. The pine sap is getting warm.
Or it could just be condensation........
Reply:I have seen this. It is clouds of pollen coming off the tree. It does look like smoke sometimes.
PiNe TrEeS!!!?
Do pine trees grow in the Arctic? If they do.... Can you discribe the Niche of it ad how it benifits 3 other organisms?
PiNe TrEeS!!!?
Pine trees do not grow in the Arctic. No trees grow past the tree line. The tree line is just an imaginary line where anywhere more northern would be inhabitable for trees.
Reply:some in arctic yes
in Thelon/Kazan have tree of nunavut
and Inuvik IS arctic nearly 70 treeline
i live in Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada or 64
there slow growing tree cuz change global warming
so i show you in the pic
in Kugluktuk nearly 70
http://file015a.bebo.com/6/large/2007/08...
or u can go google Thelon river/Kazan river there many pic and tree
Reply:pine trees can't grow in the arctic!!! the environment would not suit pine trees.
Reply:i dont think they do. never been to the artic but i havent seen any pine trees in none of the tv documentaries
PiNe TrEeS!!!?
Pine trees do not grow in the Arctic. No trees grow past the tree line. The tree line is just an imaginary line where anywhere more northern would be inhabitable for trees.
Reply:some in arctic yes
in Thelon/Kazan have tree of nunavut
and Inuvik IS arctic nearly 70 treeline
i live in Baker Lake, Nunavut, Canada or 64
there slow growing tree cuz change global warming
so i show you in the pic
in Kugluktuk nearly 70
http://file015a.bebo.com/6/large/2007/08...
or u can go google Thelon river/Kazan river there many pic and tree
Reply:pine trees can't grow in the arctic!!! the environment would not suit pine trees.
Reply:i dont think they do. never been to the artic but i havent seen any pine trees in none of the tv documentaries
Pine nuts in bird feeders?
Does anyone know if including pine nuts in a birdseed mix might attract birds that typically eat such things (e.g. crossbills)?
Pine nuts in bird feeders?
It makes sense that putting pine nuts ina feeder would attract birds that eat pin nuts.
But I also wonder if they would think to come to the feeder for them, as they would normally get them from the pine cone.
The best way to know is to try. If you are trying to attract the Crossbill, you should mix the pine nuts with other foods that they like. eg. Sunflower seeds and Thistle.
If they come for the other seeds, and find pine nuts also, then it may get them to recognize your feeder as a better place to get food than other sources, and stick around longer.
This is a great web site for what seed can be used to attract different bird species.
http://www.backyardwildlifehabitat.info/...
kick scooter
Pine nuts in bird feeders?
It makes sense that putting pine nuts ina feeder would attract birds that eat pin nuts.
But I also wonder if they would think to come to the feeder for them, as they would normally get them from the pine cone.
The best way to know is to try. If you are trying to attract the Crossbill, you should mix the pine nuts with other foods that they like. eg. Sunflower seeds and Thistle.
If they come for the other seeds, and find pine nuts also, then it may get them to recognize your feeder as a better place to get food than other sources, and stick around longer.
This is a great web site for what seed can be used to attract different bird species.
http://www.backyardwildlifehabitat.info/...
kick scooter
Pine tree outside has nothing but brown needles...?
I live north of Houston, and there's a pine in my backyard that looks completely fine, except that almost all of the needles are brown now (only a few are still green.) Neighboring pines in the yard all have plenty of green pine needles... it's only this one with brown needles.
This tree gets plenty of water (not too much) and has exposure to the sun. So any idea what the problem could be?
Pine tree outside has nothing but brown needles...?
To me it sounds like you could have a good case of pine needle bore or pine bark bore. At this point in time the tree will not come back. Once the needles all go brown and fall or will fall it is done. Check your other trees for it while you are taking down this one. Pine needle bores are cause by a Pine moth and it lays it eggs in the needles itself. So you will need a magnifying glass to check some of the good green branches. Too check the bark for holes and sap. If you find them go to your local Lowe's or Home depot and get some systemic insecticide to put down under them. The tree will take it up in its roots and kill the bores. Too you can paint it right on the bark if need be too so it gets into the holes. Make sure you follow the mixing directions on the lable for more is NOT better when it comes to any kind of garden chemical. Sorry to hear about the tree. Are you sure it is not some kind of Larch. Larch will look like pine, make small cones like pines and drop all needles each year with out fail. Keep that in mind. Happy gardening.
Reply:Apple is good for health...
it improves your complexion well.face becomes very lighting... Report It
Reply:Get A Life You Sad Little Homo Report It
Reply:It has a fungus and should be sprayed with an anti fungus spray. We had the same problem this summer with one of our blue spruce trees. Our tree is fine now.
Reply:Sounds like spider mites...spray with Volck QUICKLY.
Reply:The pine tree is dead. Needs to be cut down. :)
I live in Houston area as well,the tree is dead due to pine beetles.The beetles can affect other pine trees as well.
This tree gets plenty of water (not too much) and has exposure to the sun. So any idea what the problem could be?
Pine tree outside has nothing but brown needles...?
To me it sounds like you could have a good case of pine needle bore or pine bark bore. At this point in time the tree will not come back. Once the needles all go brown and fall or will fall it is done. Check your other trees for it while you are taking down this one. Pine needle bores are cause by a Pine moth and it lays it eggs in the needles itself. So you will need a magnifying glass to check some of the good green branches. Too check the bark for holes and sap. If you find them go to your local Lowe's or Home depot and get some systemic insecticide to put down under them. The tree will take it up in its roots and kill the bores. Too you can paint it right on the bark if need be too so it gets into the holes. Make sure you follow the mixing directions on the lable for more is NOT better when it comes to any kind of garden chemical. Sorry to hear about the tree. Are you sure it is not some kind of Larch. Larch will look like pine, make small cones like pines and drop all needles each year with out fail. Keep that in mind. Happy gardening.
Reply:Apple is good for health...
it improves your complexion well.face becomes very lighting... Report It
Reply:Get A Life You Sad Little Homo Report It
Reply:It has a fungus and should be sprayed with an anti fungus spray. We had the same problem this summer with one of our blue spruce trees. Our tree is fine now.
Reply:Sounds like spider mites...spray with Volck QUICKLY.
Reply:The pine tree is dead. Needs to be cut down. :)
I live in Houston area as well,the tree is dead due to pine beetles.The beetles can affect other pine trees as well.
Is using pine bedding for guinea pigs suitable for their health?
I'm confused on the fact that people say pine is good to use or its bad for them. I have a guinea pig that has been using pine for a while now (4-5 months) and she hasn't been having any sort of problems. She sleeps comfortably, buries her food in it, and it keeps the dreadful odor out from the house. I'm worried that some problem may occur soon into the future and my guinea pig may have resipitory (sp?) problems and I don't want anything of that stuff to happen. Please, should I switch her bedding into something better and less harmful? I love her so much and I would be a total fool if anything would come to her. =(
Is using pine bedding for guinea pigs suitable for their health?
Kiln dried pine is fine for them however if the pine your using isn't kiln dried pine then yes it is harmful for guinea pigs and can cause respiratory problems (ceder bedding as well should never be used for guinea pigs). So check the package and make sure that it's kiln dried pine. If you want to switch, and this would be the best thing to do even though kiln dried pine is okay, it isn't the best. So you might want to consider using Aspen or fleece as bedding. Aspen bedding is even better then Kiln dried Pine and fleece is better than both and has no health risks. However fleece works best if you have a C%26amp;C cage and there is quite a bit to learn about how to set the fleece up so that it works correctly as bedding. Check out these links if you want to know more about using fleece as bedding.
http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/bedd...
http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/bedd...
(This is a link about C%26amp;C cages just in case you haven't heard of them before) http://www.guineapigcages.com/
EDIT: to answer your other question, yes 100% natural pine is harmful, that's the kind you don't want to use.
Reply:just as a rule of thumb since i have small birds, perfumed and scented things can cause respiratory infections....so i don't use anything heavy around them....
i am going to take a guess here %26amp; try to help.
(some people use shaving for bird cages, i don't too messy when they fly...anyways)
since the G Pig is a small animal i would not suggest pine scented shavings. go for the natural shavings with no pine. i think the pine oil is added to please the human nose. if the cage smells poorly clean it more often. really try to find another bedding material. i think they make unscented wood shavings, natural/organic.
another helpful tip that i think will cross over well is this:
scrub the cage with baking soda (arm%26amp;hammer) vinigar and water. the soda will help remove dried on goop, and deodorize. the vinigar will cut through anything else and also deodorize...and it will help disinfect. they will not harm the G Pig and you can use it to scrub her water and food dishes too.
i hope this helps. stay away from the scented stuff.
Reply:My sisters guinea pig was kept on a mix of pine and crown bedding and lived for 7 years.
I used aspen bedding for a few months but I had to drive 30 miles to get it and pay $20 for one bag. Now I use kiln dried pine and carfresh bedding. I would use aspen if I could find it for cheaper and closer to me.
EDIT:
If it says that it is 100% natural pine that means that it is NOT kiln dried pine
Reply:My "rule of thumb" is that soft woods are bad for small animals. Kiln dried pine is okay, but make sure it isn't simply heat-treated pine, this kind still emits phenols which cause respiratory problems. The best wood shavings (untreated) though are hard woods like aspen.
I'm more of a Yesterday's News person myself, it doesn't stick to things like wood shavings do.
Reply:using pine will give the guinea pig upper respiratory problems even tho is smells good believe it will give the guinea pig sick and or possible die. try yesterdays news for small animals like guinea pigs it's much safer than the pine bedding.
Reply:Pine and cedar shavings emit aromatic hydrocarbons. That's what gives them their characteristic strong smell. It is theorized that some small mammals develop respiratory inflammation after prolonged close contact with aromatic chemicals. I know some people who have used pine and cedar shavings and their g. pigs are not harmed. However, I see a lot of g. pigs with upper respiratory problems and can't say for sure whether or not it is their pine or cedar shavings. As a result, I always recommend paper bedding (Care Fresh, Yesterday's News, paper towels, paper from your paper shredder, etc.). It may not be necessary to switch but it won't hurt and paper bedding is easy to change, although you're right, it doesn't absorb urine as well as wood shavings. Hope that helps!
Reply:Beyond what everyone else has said the phenols in pine can cause damage to the organs after long term use, kidneys work at flushing toxins from the body and the phenols are a constant bombardment of toxins and eventually the kidneys fail.
I have heard of quality aspen or fleece being best for guineapigs.
Reply:Pine contains aromatic oils that can cause longterm permanent respiratory damage and even death! People who say to use pine are either trying to sell you some, or they use it themselves and they feel to guilty to admit it's the wrong stuff, or they're too lazy to do their research :( I wouldn't use red cedar or pine for any small animal because of the potential hazards, but guinea pigs are much more prone to problems than other small animals!
The safest bedding for a guinea pig is either carefresh, unscented Yesterday's News cat litter (they sell the same product as "small animal litter" but you get less for the same cost and the product is identical), cellsorb, or basically any nontoxic, petsafe, paper-based litter that is dust free and unscented. Absolutely must be unscented!
If there is dreadful odor present, something is wrong. Those animals don't smell unless they are sick or their home is dirty. The pine also doesn't really do much to absorb... it just covers smells with the oil.
Hope that helps!
Reply:I would recommend switching her bedding. Guinea Pigs and other rodents have very sensitive respiritory systems, and pine bedding can be HORRIBLE for them. It can cause respiritory infections, etc... and, if these are not treated soon, RI's can become fatal in rodent type animals. I used to use pine bedding on my rats as well, until I learned how bad it can be for them. Your best bet is to change is now, before anything DOES happen. Better safe then sorry later, as some RI's can go undetected until it's too late. Best of luck, and definatley look into a different type of bedding!
Reply:Pine is not the best or the worst bedding you can use. It is closer to the bottom end though. There are better alternatives to using wood shavings. If your guinea pig is litter trained, or uses one area of the cage to poop and pee, then you can use blankets as bedding. If not, then switching to aspen, carefresh or even shredded paper can be better. You could mix pine with aspen to cut costs if needed. If you do continue using pine, make sure to clean the cage often.
Reply:it's costly -use wadded up newspaper and straw.
Reply:Softwoods, such as pine and cedar contain high levels of phenols.
These are known to cause respiratory disease in many small animal species, including guinea pigs. They can also cause allergic reactions, eg skin allergies. In some cases they may even be fatal.
Most pine bedding is therefore potentially dangerous to your piggies health.
However, kiln dried pine has lost most of the phenols, making it much safer - but also more expensive.
If the bedding is kiln dried it will specifically say so on the packaging. If it does not state "kiln-dried" then it is not.
It is better to find a safer bedding, such as hardwood beddings (eg aspen) or paper based bedding (such as carefresh or megazorb).
Glad to hear you are going to stop using the pine!
Is using pine bedding for guinea pigs suitable for their health?
Kiln dried pine is fine for them however if the pine your using isn't kiln dried pine then yes it is harmful for guinea pigs and can cause respiratory problems (ceder bedding as well should never be used for guinea pigs). So check the package and make sure that it's kiln dried pine. If you want to switch, and this would be the best thing to do even though kiln dried pine is okay, it isn't the best. So you might want to consider using Aspen or fleece as bedding. Aspen bedding is even better then Kiln dried Pine and fleece is better than both and has no health risks. However fleece works best if you have a C%26amp;C cage and there is quite a bit to learn about how to set the fleece up so that it works correctly as bedding. Check out these links if you want to know more about using fleece as bedding.
http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/bedd...
http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/bedd...
(This is a link about C%26amp;C cages just in case you haven't heard of them before) http://www.guineapigcages.com/
EDIT: to answer your other question, yes 100% natural pine is harmful, that's the kind you don't want to use.
Reply:just as a rule of thumb since i have small birds, perfumed and scented things can cause respiratory infections....so i don't use anything heavy around them....
i am going to take a guess here %26amp; try to help.
(some people use shaving for bird cages, i don't too messy when they fly...anyways)
since the G Pig is a small animal i would not suggest pine scented shavings. go for the natural shavings with no pine. i think the pine oil is added to please the human nose. if the cage smells poorly clean it more often. really try to find another bedding material. i think they make unscented wood shavings, natural/organic.
another helpful tip that i think will cross over well is this:
scrub the cage with baking soda (arm%26amp;hammer) vinigar and water. the soda will help remove dried on goop, and deodorize. the vinigar will cut through anything else and also deodorize...and it will help disinfect. they will not harm the G Pig and you can use it to scrub her water and food dishes too.
i hope this helps. stay away from the scented stuff.
Reply:My sisters guinea pig was kept on a mix of pine and crown bedding and lived for 7 years.
I used aspen bedding for a few months but I had to drive 30 miles to get it and pay $20 for one bag. Now I use kiln dried pine and carfresh bedding. I would use aspen if I could find it for cheaper and closer to me.
EDIT:
If it says that it is 100% natural pine that means that it is NOT kiln dried pine
Reply:My "rule of thumb" is that soft woods are bad for small animals. Kiln dried pine is okay, but make sure it isn't simply heat-treated pine, this kind still emits phenols which cause respiratory problems. The best wood shavings (untreated) though are hard woods like aspen.
I'm more of a Yesterday's News person myself, it doesn't stick to things like wood shavings do.
Reply:using pine will give the guinea pig upper respiratory problems even tho is smells good believe it will give the guinea pig sick and or possible die. try yesterdays news for small animals like guinea pigs it's much safer than the pine bedding.
Reply:Pine and cedar shavings emit aromatic hydrocarbons. That's what gives them their characteristic strong smell. It is theorized that some small mammals develop respiratory inflammation after prolonged close contact with aromatic chemicals. I know some people who have used pine and cedar shavings and their g. pigs are not harmed. However, I see a lot of g. pigs with upper respiratory problems and can't say for sure whether or not it is their pine or cedar shavings. As a result, I always recommend paper bedding (Care Fresh, Yesterday's News, paper towels, paper from your paper shredder, etc.). It may not be necessary to switch but it won't hurt and paper bedding is easy to change, although you're right, it doesn't absorb urine as well as wood shavings. Hope that helps!
Reply:Beyond what everyone else has said the phenols in pine can cause damage to the organs after long term use, kidneys work at flushing toxins from the body and the phenols are a constant bombardment of toxins and eventually the kidneys fail.
I have heard of quality aspen or fleece being best for guineapigs.
Reply:Pine contains aromatic oils that can cause longterm permanent respiratory damage and even death! People who say to use pine are either trying to sell you some, or they use it themselves and they feel to guilty to admit it's the wrong stuff, or they're too lazy to do their research :( I wouldn't use red cedar or pine for any small animal because of the potential hazards, but guinea pigs are much more prone to problems than other small animals!
The safest bedding for a guinea pig is either carefresh, unscented Yesterday's News cat litter (they sell the same product as "small animal litter" but you get less for the same cost and the product is identical), cellsorb, or basically any nontoxic, petsafe, paper-based litter that is dust free and unscented. Absolutely must be unscented!
If there is dreadful odor present, something is wrong. Those animals don't smell unless they are sick or their home is dirty. The pine also doesn't really do much to absorb... it just covers smells with the oil.
Hope that helps!
Reply:I would recommend switching her bedding. Guinea Pigs and other rodents have very sensitive respiritory systems, and pine bedding can be HORRIBLE for them. It can cause respiritory infections, etc... and, if these are not treated soon, RI's can become fatal in rodent type animals. I used to use pine bedding on my rats as well, until I learned how bad it can be for them. Your best bet is to change is now, before anything DOES happen. Better safe then sorry later, as some RI's can go undetected until it's too late. Best of luck, and definatley look into a different type of bedding!
Reply:Pine is not the best or the worst bedding you can use. It is closer to the bottom end though. There are better alternatives to using wood shavings. If your guinea pig is litter trained, or uses one area of the cage to poop and pee, then you can use blankets as bedding. If not, then switching to aspen, carefresh or even shredded paper can be better. You could mix pine with aspen to cut costs if needed. If you do continue using pine, make sure to clean the cage often.
Reply:it's costly -use wadded up newspaper and straw.
Reply:Softwoods, such as pine and cedar contain high levels of phenols.
These are known to cause respiratory disease in many small animal species, including guinea pigs. They can also cause allergic reactions, eg skin allergies. In some cases they may even be fatal.
Most pine bedding is therefore potentially dangerous to your piggies health.
However, kiln dried pine has lost most of the phenols, making it much safer - but also more expensive.
If the bedding is kiln dried it will specifically say so on the packaging. If it does not state "kiln-dried" then it is not.
It is better to find a safer bedding, such as hardwood beddings (eg aspen) or paper based bedding (such as carefresh or megazorb).
Glad to hear you are going to stop using the pine!
How to treat new internal clear pine doors?
I'm planning on buying new clear pine doors and want to tone down the glaring 'newness' of the pine to a softer aged look. I would rather not paint, and quite keen on wax, such as Liberon Black Bison or Fiddes. I don't want to darken the wood too much.
Does anyone have any advice about what to use and how to use it. Looking in B%26amp;Q and Homebase, they say their clear pine doors are not suitable for waxing - is this the case for all clear pine doors?
Many thanks for your help.
How to treat new internal clear pine doors?
Try a couple of coats of Danish Oil and then cut it back with wire wool and beeswax. It gives a lovely silky finish and will darken the wood only a little. As new pine doors will eventually change to a ginger colour, you might consider using a lime wax on them to make them appear whitened and greyed - just a thought, you need to experiment really. I'd steer clear of varnishes and polyurethane that seem to acquire a 'treacly' look.
Reply:I would very much agree that waxing is not really suitable for "new pine" especially large items like doors - they darken quickly and the wax does not "seal" the wood as is reuired.
From experience I would recommend a WATER based MATT finish varnish (the wood looks darkened as you apply the varnish but lightens off as it dries) - do not use oil based or gloss varnish !! Hope this helps you.
Reply:why dont you get a tin of antique pine stain/varnish and give them a couple of coats of that you wont loose the colour but you will darken them down a little bit as if you do them with clear varnish they will end up going yellowy in colour
Does anyone have any advice about what to use and how to use it. Looking in B%26amp;Q and Homebase, they say their clear pine doors are not suitable for waxing - is this the case for all clear pine doors?
Many thanks for your help.
How to treat new internal clear pine doors?
Try a couple of coats of Danish Oil and then cut it back with wire wool and beeswax. It gives a lovely silky finish and will darken the wood only a little. As new pine doors will eventually change to a ginger colour, you might consider using a lime wax on them to make them appear whitened and greyed - just a thought, you need to experiment really. I'd steer clear of varnishes and polyurethane that seem to acquire a 'treacly' look.
Reply:I would very much agree that waxing is not really suitable for "new pine" especially large items like doors - they darken quickly and the wax does not "seal" the wood as is reuired.
From experience I would recommend a WATER based MATT finish varnish (the wood looks darkened as you apply the varnish but lightens off as it dries) - do not use oil based or gloss varnish !! Hope this helps you.
Reply:why dont you get a tin of antique pine stain/varnish and give them a couple of coats of that you wont loose the colour but you will darken them down a little bit as if you do them with clear varnish they will end up going yellowy in colour
Distressed waxed pine finish?
This might be a long shot, but does anyone know what i should use to get a distressed waxed pine finish? I have a normal pine unit that i would like to look distressed waxed, so it will match my other furniture. thanks
Distressed waxed pine finish?
First off the unit has to be raw,distress the surface to match existing furniture usually with rough blunt instruments (e.g.) bike chain, hammer %26amp; punch can make holes to look like nail holes but make them uniform. Fill up nail holes with dark dark putty walnut. once distressing is complete, stain with a butium stain to enhance the distressing, sand the unit down to have a clean surface which will only now have black marks showing. Stain the unit with a stain to match the colour your existing. finish with a bee's wax or an oil
omar
Distressed waxed pine finish?
First off the unit has to be raw,distress the surface to match existing furniture usually with rough blunt instruments (e.g.) bike chain, hammer %26amp; punch can make holes to look like nail holes but make them uniform. Fill up nail holes with dark dark putty walnut. once distressing is complete, stain with a butium stain to enhance the distressing, sand the unit down to have a clean surface which will only now have black marks showing. Stain the unit with a stain to match the colour your existing. finish with a bee's wax or an oil
omar
Sap and pine question?
My parents have this small chest that I am almost sure its pine. She got is from those places that sell those old timey crafts. Yesterday she saw some liquid on it. She cleaned it really fast so i couldn't tell exactly what it was. Anyway she thinks that we spilled something on it. However i never think I or my brother did. It wasn't very big of a puddle. So i was just wondering how much sap comes out of pine. Also it came right off no stains.
Sap and pine question?
All the sap I have ever seen is pretty sticky and would have smeared when she wiped it.
Reply:Most furniture is dry so it would not be sap.
Since it came off no sense in worrying about it.
Reply:Sap is really hard to clean so my guess is Mom was right this time--someone spilled something on it.
Reply:I think something was spilled on it if it came off and you can't see anything now.
Unless you meant to do it you shouldn't be in trouble.
Sap and pine question?
All the sap I have ever seen is pretty sticky and would have smeared when she wiped it.
Reply:Most furniture is dry so it would not be sap.
Since it came off no sense in worrying about it.
Reply:Sap is really hard to clean so my guess is Mom was right this time--someone spilled something on it.
Reply:I think something was spilled on it if it came off and you can't see anything now.
Unless you meant to do it you shouldn't be in trouble.
Can Pine Needles damage grass and shrubbry?
Our neihbor has huge pine trees, one has seemed to have died over the years and all its wonderful pine cones and needles end up in our yard.
I was doing some yeard work today, and half of one of our larger size shrubs is 1/2 dead, as i look deeper in the the bush, there was a layer of about 3 inches of pine needles inside, just collecting over the years (we just moved in last fall)
another part of this question is that can there be anyway i can have this person remove this tree, without causeing conflict. The dead Pine tree is right next to our fire place, and posses a HUGE fire risk.
along with these giant trees are the roots to the trees coming into our yard and very close to the foundation, possably hitting the foundation, is there a way to remove these roots that are tearing up my yard?
and last but not least,
our backyard seens to collect lots of water due to a drainage sewer in the corner ( which i understandm that is were water run off will go) but it makes the.......
Can Pine Needles damage grass and shrubbry?
Lots of different questions.
1) Pine needles can be very beneficial if they are allowed to compost and then turned into the soil. They are very acidic, however, so too much of it can turn the soil very "sour" and kill plants that need more alkaline soil balance. On the other hand, pine needle compost goes great with some kinds of flowering bushes that thrive on acidic soils (hydrangeas, for instance). A three inch layer of decaying pine needles might cause any shrub to die back or die altogether because it can restrict air and water access to the plant's root system.
2) Even live pine trees close to a chimney can be a fire hazard. A dead one is like putting a match next to it. I hope the chimney has a spark arrester on top of it to reduce the possibility of hot ashes igniting something nearby. I'm not sure how much of a "conflict" you think it will cause, but you certainly have a right to discuss the problem with your neighbor. Offer to pay half of the costs to remove or trim the trees back to a safe distance.
3) Pine tree roots are both shallow and deep. The shallow roots go out looking for nutrients while the deep roots search for a consistent watering site. If the area around pine trees is wet and moist most of the time (sounds like it might be in your area), pine trees will be shallow rooted, making them very invasive. They will crack concrete walkways and can cause foundation damage. Roots can be cut back, but that will also destabilize the tree, risking the possibility of falling over in high winds. Anything that crosses property lines is yours to do with whatever you please, but in the spirit of neighborly love, you should discuss with your neighbor before doing anything dramatic.
4) The drainage problem is a joint project between plumber and perhaps a landscape expert or hydrologist. I wouldn't let this problem get any worse. Contact one or both ASAP and get it resolved.
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Reply:If there are lots of pine needles around trees then grass will sufficate around trees because it needs to breath inorder to grow.
Reply:I would take a mulcher blade on the lawn mower and let the pine needles work in they are good for plants and grass. If the roots are coming in your yard, and affecting your foundation, you must discuss this with them, if it is sewer water in your yard someone has to take care of this it is very unsanitary, call the local municapality.
Reply:I had the same problem. I could rake up pine needles daily. Until they go out you will forever have a problem. Try planting birch trees. Holland which grows bigger every year, plants them everywhere so that they can gain more land from the sea. I learned this when I went on my honeymoon to Holland.
Reply:Pine needles will definitely kill your grass, they pack the ground tightly and cut the air flow to the root system. Not quite sure about the shrubs. Also, if the tree is dead there is a very high risk factor of it falling over. I would talk to the neighbor about cutting it down before it falls on your home. Maybe you could offer to help him do it, that way hopefully there wouldn't be any confliction.
I was doing some yeard work today, and half of one of our larger size shrubs is 1/2 dead, as i look deeper in the the bush, there was a layer of about 3 inches of pine needles inside, just collecting over the years (we just moved in last fall)
another part of this question is that can there be anyway i can have this person remove this tree, without causeing conflict. The dead Pine tree is right next to our fire place, and posses a HUGE fire risk.
along with these giant trees are the roots to the trees coming into our yard and very close to the foundation, possably hitting the foundation, is there a way to remove these roots that are tearing up my yard?
and last but not least,
our backyard seens to collect lots of water due to a drainage sewer in the corner ( which i understandm that is were water run off will go) but it makes the.......
Can Pine Needles damage grass and shrubbry?
Lots of different questions.
1) Pine needles can be very beneficial if they are allowed to compost and then turned into the soil. They are very acidic, however, so too much of it can turn the soil very "sour" and kill plants that need more alkaline soil balance. On the other hand, pine needle compost goes great with some kinds of flowering bushes that thrive on acidic soils (hydrangeas, for instance). A three inch layer of decaying pine needles might cause any shrub to die back or die altogether because it can restrict air and water access to the plant's root system.
2) Even live pine trees close to a chimney can be a fire hazard. A dead one is like putting a match next to it. I hope the chimney has a spark arrester on top of it to reduce the possibility of hot ashes igniting something nearby. I'm not sure how much of a "conflict" you think it will cause, but you certainly have a right to discuss the problem with your neighbor. Offer to pay half of the costs to remove or trim the trees back to a safe distance.
3) Pine tree roots are both shallow and deep. The shallow roots go out looking for nutrients while the deep roots search for a consistent watering site. If the area around pine trees is wet and moist most of the time (sounds like it might be in your area), pine trees will be shallow rooted, making them very invasive. They will crack concrete walkways and can cause foundation damage. Roots can be cut back, but that will also destabilize the tree, risking the possibility of falling over in high winds. Anything that crosses property lines is yours to do with whatever you please, but in the spirit of neighborly love, you should discuss with your neighbor before doing anything dramatic.
4) The drainage problem is a joint project between plumber and perhaps a landscape expert or hydrologist. I wouldn't let this problem get any worse. Contact one or both ASAP and get it resolved.
Reply:Apple is good for health...
it improves your complexion well.face becomes very lighting... Report It
Reply:If there are lots of pine needles around trees then grass will sufficate around trees because it needs to breath inorder to grow.
Reply:I would take a mulcher blade on the lawn mower and let the pine needles work in they are good for plants and grass. If the roots are coming in your yard, and affecting your foundation, you must discuss this with them, if it is sewer water in your yard someone has to take care of this it is very unsanitary, call the local municapality.
Reply:I had the same problem. I could rake up pine needles daily. Until they go out you will forever have a problem. Try planting birch trees. Holland which grows bigger every year, plants them everywhere so that they can gain more land from the sea. I learned this when I went on my honeymoon to Holland.
Reply:Pine needles will definitely kill your grass, they pack the ground tightly and cut the air flow to the root system. Not quite sure about the shrubs. Also, if the tree is dead there is a very high risk factor of it falling over. I would talk to the neighbor about cutting it down before it falls on your home. Maybe you could offer to help him do it, that way hopefully there wouldn't be any confliction.
Hey! need reptile help!!!!!!!!!!!PINE WOODS SNAKE!!!!?
HEY I GOT PINE WOODS SNAKE BUT I CANT FIND OUT HOW TO CARE FOR THEM TELL ME:
WHAT THEY EAT
HOW MUCH SUNLIGHT THE NEED
WHAT MY HABATAT SHOULD BE LIKE
JUST PLEASE TEL ME EVERYTHING YOU CAN
ITS NOT A PINE SNAKE ITS A PINE WOODS SNAKE
i tryed lookingup the ifo but didnt find much
Hey! need reptile help!!!!!!!!!!!PINE WOODS SNAKE!!!!?
they just eat like a little bit!
Reply:You should have done your research before buying a pet on impulse. If you got the snake from outside, I would release him. Wild snakes that are healthy would much rather be outside in their natural habitat than suddenly cooped up in a cage, especially when you don't know how to care for them.
Reply:http://www.kingpinreptiles.com/smallersn...
just scroll down there is a pic of one eating an anole. hope it helps :)
Reply:First then why did you get it??? Heres some links I found.
http://www.amphibiansandreptiles.com/her...
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetol...
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/pdfs/experi...
Hope this helps!
ps last link is the best!
WHAT THEY EAT
HOW MUCH SUNLIGHT THE NEED
WHAT MY HABATAT SHOULD BE LIKE
JUST PLEASE TEL ME EVERYTHING YOU CAN
ITS NOT A PINE SNAKE ITS A PINE WOODS SNAKE
i tryed lookingup the ifo but didnt find much
Hey! need reptile help!!!!!!!!!!!PINE WOODS SNAKE!!!!?
they just eat like a little bit!
Reply:You should have done your research before buying a pet on impulse. If you got the snake from outside, I would release him. Wild snakes that are healthy would much rather be outside in their natural habitat than suddenly cooped up in a cage, especially when you don't know how to care for them.
Reply:http://www.kingpinreptiles.com/smallersn...
just scroll down there is a pic of one eating an anole. hope it helps :)
Reply:First then why did you get it??? Heres some links I found.
http://www.amphibiansandreptiles.com/her...
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetol...
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/pdfs/experi...
Hope this helps!
ps last link is the best!
Distressing or antiquing a pine table?
I am building a pine table and matching bench out of 2 inch thick pine it is going in a very old home an the owners want the table to look old, any ideas on how to distress or antique the pine
Distressing or antiquing a pine table?
Had to "fake" the old look for antique stores when I had my shop.
Not that much work...just different.
Bashing the wood with chains %26amp; keys etc will make it look like It has been bashed w/ chains %26amp; keys.
The idea is to make it look old .not "antiqued".
Best to do the complete assembly %26amp; " wear " the surfaces , corners %26amp; edges that would normally be subject to use.
I would rub the sharp edges off with a rough piece of wood
rather than sand them off .
Same goes for lower parts that would have been kicked %26amp; scraped .
I did sometimes put some dirt on the top surfaces %26amp; then bash w/ a chunk of wood %26amp; put some knife cuts %26amp; holes w/ an awl. where they might be expected to be.
I would hand plane the boards just a little to break the factory edges as well as putting some tool marks in the board surfaces by misaligning the iron on a block plane.
Before finishing, just plain mess it up making lunch on it.
Spill coffee, tea, mayonnaise, pizza , bleach or whatever %26amp; let it dry on then take it down w/ a cabinet scraper.
Almost never used sandpaper, just cabinet scrapers, bronze wool %26amp; wood shavings to burnish the wood .
A coat of dark tinted shellac will fill in the seams , gouges %26amp; dings %26amp; make them show up .
Remove the shellac %26amp; then stain %26amp; finish .
Not a fan of oil stains like Minwax ,but in a pinch?
See how you do with the tea %26amp; coffee first %26amp; maybe a water or alcohol soluble powdered stain which can be feathered easily %26amp; brought up to final color in stages.
Also not a fan of polyurethanes ,but the water based stuff will protect %26amp; not look like plastic.
If it won't bring the cops, the shotgun treatment mentioned sounds like fun.
Old trade secrets for free....been out of it a long time , yours now.
Best regards
Reply:You should be able to find tips by doing an internet search. In general, distressing basically means adding dings to an item so typical techniques include whacking it with anything that will leave small impressions. That could be various tools or I've even seen someone use a good sized piece of chain. I'm assuming that you are planning to use stain instead of paint, so look for a shade that fits with the general decor. If it is supposed to be basically natural, then you probably want to find something that will give it a yellowed look (like aged lacquer). Another good resource might be to check with some antique restorers in your area for their tips and techniques. Good luck.
Reply:Set the boards up about 50 yards away, about a 45 degree angel from you, and shoot it with a shotgun with #9 pellets.
Try it with a piece of scrap as you may have to move it closer or further away to get the desired effect.
Don't laugh, as this has been done for years by different furniture makers to simulate antique wood.
Make sure the boards are at such an angle so the pellets do not go into the wood but rather across. Give the impression of "worm wood".
Reply:My dad use to do this with the furnature he built %26amp; he learned it from the old cabinet builder he worked for. Tie screws, nuts, %26amp; washers of different sizes together with string. Space them out a little. Start out dropping them on the table top from howerer high you can reach above it. Check out the damage before you decide to start hitting it. Be sure to space the dents out so it isn't all in one spot. When you are satisfied with how it looks, stain your table, the dents will hold more than the smooth surface, then varnish with Varithane or some other varnish.
Reply:what's really cool is staining an old floor or table Maroon when there are old grey water stains in it.....they turn black and look awesome and obviously really old. So find a way to make old water stains and you'll add something no one else does.
Reply:I would personally turn the table over and rub it through a pile of rocks or gravel. Just rub it back and forth a few time, right on the top. Remember that pine is a pretty soft wood and a little should go a long way.
You can also use paints or stains to make it look older than it is by applying a first layer of paint that is darker, then applying a lighter color of paint and wiping it off with a wet sponge...it will look older and like it has aged.
or apply paint then apply stain over the paint and again wipe it off so that it looks aged.
Reply:Distressing can be done by hitting the wood with a chain, hammers of different types and sizes. You have to use your imagination on this.
games hardware
Distressing or antiquing a pine table?
Had to "fake" the old look for antique stores when I had my shop.
Not that much work...just different.
Bashing the wood with chains %26amp; keys etc will make it look like It has been bashed w/ chains %26amp; keys.
The idea is to make it look old .not "antiqued".
Best to do the complete assembly %26amp; " wear " the surfaces , corners %26amp; edges that would normally be subject to use.
I would rub the sharp edges off with a rough piece of wood
rather than sand them off .
Same goes for lower parts that would have been kicked %26amp; scraped .
I did sometimes put some dirt on the top surfaces %26amp; then bash w/ a chunk of wood %26amp; put some knife cuts %26amp; holes w/ an awl. where they might be expected to be.
I would hand plane the boards just a little to break the factory edges as well as putting some tool marks in the board surfaces by misaligning the iron on a block plane.
Before finishing, just plain mess it up making lunch on it.
Spill coffee, tea, mayonnaise, pizza , bleach or whatever %26amp; let it dry on then take it down w/ a cabinet scraper.
Almost never used sandpaper, just cabinet scrapers, bronze wool %26amp; wood shavings to burnish the wood .
A coat of dark tinted shellac will fill in the seams , gouges %26amp; dings %26amp; make them show up .
Remove the shellac %26amp; then stain %26amp; finish .
Not a fan of oil stains like Minwax ,but in a pinch?
See how you do with the tea %26amp; coffee first %26amp; maybe a water or alcohol soluble powdered stain which can be feathered easily %26amp; brought up to final color in stages.
Also not a fan of polyurethanes ,but the water based stuff will protect %26amp; not look like plastic.
If it won't bring the cops, the shotgun treatment mentioned sounds like fun.
Old trade secrets for free....been out of it a long time , yours now.
Best regards
Reply:You should be able to find tips by doing an internet search. In general, distressing basically means adding dings to an item so typical techniques include whacking it with anything that will leave small impressions. That could be various tools or I've even seen someone use a good sized piece of chain. I'm assuming that you are planning to use stain instead of paint, so look for a shade that fits with the general decor. If it is supposed to be basically natural, then you probably want to find something that will give it a yellowed look (like aged lacquer). Another good resource might be to check with some antique restorers in your area for their tips and techniques. Good luck.
Reply:Set the boards up about 50 yards away, about a 45 degree angel from you, and shoot it with a shotgun with #9 pellets.
Try it with a piece of scrap as you may have to move it closer or further away to get the desired effect.
Don't laugh, as this has been done for years by different furniture makers to simulate antique wood.
Make sure the boards are at such an angle so the pellets do not go into the wood but rather across. Give the impression of "worm wood".
Reply:My dad use to do this with the furnature he built %26amp; he learned it from the old cabinet builder he worked for. Tie screws, nuts, %26amp; washers of different sizes together with string. Space them out a little. Start out dropping them on the table top from howerer high you can reach above it. Check out the damage before you decide to start hitting it. Be sure to space the dents out so it isn't all in one spot. When you are satisfied with how it looks, stain your table, the dents will hold more than the smooth surface, then varnish with Varithane or some other varnish.
Reply:what's really cool is staining an old floor or table Maroon when there are old grey water stains in it.....they turn black and look awesome and obviously really old. So find a way to make old water stains and you'll add something no one else does.
Reply:I would personally turn the table over and rub it through a pile of rocks or gravel. Just rub it back and forth a few time, right on the top. Remember that pine is a pretty soft wood and a little should go a long way.
You can also use paints or stains to make it look older than it is by applying a first layer of paint that is darker, then applying a lighter color of paint and wiping it off with a wet sponge...it will look older and like it has aged.
or apply paint then apply stain over the paint and again wipe it off so that it looks aged.
Reply:Distressing can be done by hitting the wood with a chain, hammers of different types and sizes. You have to use your imagination on this.
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Pitchers using pine tar?
While watching todays game, I noticed that Peavy had pine tar on his pitching hand. Personally I hate Peavy because he's so good and as much as it hurts me to say it, he owns my Dodgers. I was just wondering why a pitcher like himself would even think about using pine tar? What happens if a pitcher is caught using it?
Pitchers using pine tar?
Pitchers may have a rosin bag at the mound. Use of pine tar by a pitcher on the mound is prohibited. Brendan Donnelly of the Angels got a 10 game suspension when Washington manager Frank Robinson noticed (OK, it was former Angel Jose Guillen then playing for Washington) that Donnelly had a foreign substance on the back of his glove. Batters may put pine tar on the handle of a bat, but no more than halfway up the bat.
Reply:kenny rogers used pine tar in the world series back in 2006
Reply:it helps them get a good grip on the ball.
If he gets caught I'd imagine he would get fined and suspended.
Reply:I did not watch the game but if a pitcher has any foreign substance on his pitching hand and is detected by the umpires he will be ejected, fined and probably suspended for a period of around 10 games.
My question is was it in a half inning after he batted and does he wear batting gloves?
Reply:When I played in high school I used pine tar when I pitched occasionally. It is mostly used for throwing curve balls. It adds an extra stick along the seems with your fingers so you can get quicker and tighter downward spin on the ball.
Often times the pine tar is placed under the bill of the hat, this way you can walk off the mound, take off your hat like you are wiping off your sweat, but really you are just putting more on your fingers.
As far as suspensions go in high school, it would be no more than 3-5 games, but realistically as a pitcher thats not bad because you only play every 3-5 games anyway.
Reply:Here's your answer: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp...
Reply:That awsome you saw it too! Check out www.dodgerblues.com as me and my friend posted some pictures of and it and are sending it to the LA Times and other sites.
Reply:idk i noticed that too prolly nothing
Pitchers using pine tar?
Pitchers may have a rosin bag at the mound. Use of pine tar by a pitcher on the mound is prohibited. Brendan Donnelly of the Angels got a 10 game suspension when Washington manager Frank Robinson noticed (OK, it was former Angel Jose Guillen then playing for Washington) that Donnelly had a foreign substance on the back of his glove. Batters may put pine tar on the handle of a bat, but no more than halfway up the bat.
Reply:kenny rogers used pine tar in the world series back in 2006
Reply:it helps them get a good grip on the ball.
If he gets caught I'd imagine he would get fined and suspended.
Reply:I did not watch the game but if a pitcher has any foreign substance on his pitching hand and is detected by the umpires he will be ejected, fined and probably suspended for a period of around 10 games.
My question is was it in a half inning after he batted and does he wear batting gloves?
Reply:When I played in high school I used pine tar when I pitched occasionally. It is mostly used for throwing curve balls. It adds an extra stick along the seems with your fingers so you can get quicker and tighter downward spin on the ball.
Often times the pine tar is placed under the bill of the hat, this way you can walk off the mound, take off your hat like you are wiping off your sweat, but really you are just putting more on your fingers.
As far as suspensions go in high school, it would be no more than 3-5 games, but realistically as a pitcher thats not bad because you only play every 3-5 games anyway.
Reply:Here's your answer: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp...
Reply:That awsome you saw it too! Check out www.dodgerblues.com as me and my friend posted some pictures of and it and are sending it to the LA Times and other sites.
Reply:idk i noticed that too prolly nothing
Is brazilian pine or parana pine ok to use for privacy fence pickets?
I'm constructing a 6ft privacy fence and have found brazilian pine/parana pine fence pickets @ a VERY affordable price. The seller has assured me this is fine for my new fence. I cannot find anyone who has used this %26amp; have some questions. I want to make sure before I purchase %26amp; the seller is eager to make the sale but I would like some more info, 1st. Has anyone ever used this material for fence pickets? I can only find references to furniture construction. I don't want to get ripped off. If anyone has ANY info on brazilian pine, brazilian pine fence pickets or any horror stories when working with this material, please let me know. Also, I am planning to stain the wood %26amp; I don't want to work with a wood which does not take stain, easily. Thanks, in advance, for your help in this matter.
Is brazilian pine or parana pine ok to use for privacy fence pickets?
Going off the information at woodbin.com it sounds like a nice easy wood to work with, but it sounds likely to be problematic outside. To quote: "Similar in strength and hardness to United States yellow pines . . . low in . . . decay resistance. . ." unless pine is pressure treated it tends to be quite beloved of insects and rot. Stain by itself won't seal the wood properly and it is difficult to keep a fence painted well enough to protect it from rot and bug damage.
Just my 2 cents, keep the change.
Reply:chris has your answer
Reply:The 2 woods you mention are most commonly used in furniture building for low to medium end furniture. It is straight easy to work with and rather inexpensive. However neither of them are truly suitable for outdoor use unless you plan on spending a lot of time in maintenance and upkeep on them. They will take stain but dont stain evenly as those species of pine vary in densities. If I were to stain them I wold first use a wood conditioner on them but for fence purposes you are looking at a substantial amount of time and money to get average results at best. If you need to keep costs to a minimum than I would suggest treated pine that you can get at any home improvement store for about $1.35 per 6ft. picket.
Reply:I agree
Is brazilian pine or parana pine ok to use for privacy fence pickets?
Going off the information at woodbin.com it sounds like a nice easy wood to work with, but it sounds likely to be problematic outside. To quote: "Similar in strength and hardness to United States yellow pines . . . low in . . . decay resistance. . ." unless pine is pressure treated it tends to be quite beloved of insects and rot. Stain by itself won't seal the wood properly and it is difficult to keep a fence painted well enough to protect it from rot and bug damage.
Just my 2 cents, keep the change.
Reply:chris has your answer
Reply:The 2 woods you mention are most commonly used in furniture building for low to medium end furniture. It is straight easy to work with and rather inexpensive. However neither of them are truly suitable for outdoor use unless you plan on spending a lot of time in maintenance and upkeep on them. They will take stain but dont stain evenly as those species of pine vary in densities. If I were to stain them I wold first use a wood conditioner on them but for fence purposes you are looking at a substantial amount of time and money to get average results at best. If you need to keep costs to a minimum than I would suggest treated pine that you can get at any home improvement store for about $1.35 per 6ft. picket.
Reply:I agree
Will pine wood cladding be okay to use outside (in the garden) or will it rot?
Hi
I'm building a decorative frame/fence in the garden and was planning on using some cheap pine cladding from Wickes or B%26amp;Q. I'll be using proper treated fence posts to attach this too and there will be gravel boards underneath, so the pine cladding won't actually touch the ground at all.
If I stain/protect this (haven't looked at the products available yet but I assume a typical Ronseal fence coating type product will do the job), will this wood be suitable for outdoor use? Or do I have to use the specially treated wood for outdoor use (believe it's a lot more expensive)? I suppose there are other things to consider such as woodworm/bugs etc (I live in the UK so no termite issues for example).
Thanks
Ross
Will pine wood cladding be okay to use outside (in the garden) or will it rot?
Rossi, you appear to have enough knowledge to know that this sort of application will not last, use the right materials for the job, many of which have been suggested. In any fence material, you really have no worries relating to woodworm, or other bugs. Cladding will, bend, buckle, warp, twist, and with Pine, the knots will fall out, leaving you with a honeycomb fence.
Reply:Certainly, as suggested it would have to be treated, even if you didn't buy it pre-treated. It is a process that will have to be done on some regular basis, and even treated pine will Silver. That can be removed by presure treating or doing a stain intially.
More of an issue than insects however, is the species, and the tendency to warp, crack, split, craze, cup, bow, no matter how you attach it.
If it was my job, I'd probably look into Cypress even, if available. A much more durable exterior wood. Obviously more expensive would be RedWood, etc. The issue of initial expense may become a moot point in the long run, with the costs of materials to treat, and possible replacements in a shorter time frame.
Steven Wolf
Just my 2 "sense"
Reply:If you treat it with Cuprinol it should be fine.
Reply:The best wood for outdoor use is impregnated and pressure treated, it is a lot more expensive because, in theory, it should last a lifetime.
But, with all the treatment available these days providing that you completely cover, (with no gaps) soft woods, they should survive well, although you do have to re-treat them as the coating wears away.
Reply:You need to ask for tanilised wood which has been treated to prevent rotting. Usually it is guaranteed for 20 years against rotting. Have a look at your local sawmill if you have one as they often do this kind of timber much cheaper. Otherwise DIY shops do sell tanilised but it is usually much more expensive.
Reply:It will not last , should be treated timber cladding . if you want it to last !!!!!
Reply:its a softwood and will not last long dont waste your money.
Reply:You would have to use Vac - Vac treated wood, (it's got a greenish tinge), and you would have to treat it regularly as well.
I'm building a decorative frame/fence in the garden and was planning on using some cheap pine cladding from Wickes or B%26amp;Q. I'll be using proper treated fence posts to attach this too and there will be gravel boards underneath, so the pine cladding won't actually touch the ground at all.
If I stain/protect this (haven't looked at the products available yet but I assume a typical Ronseal fence coating type product will do the job), will this wood be suitable for outdoor use? Or do I have to use the specially treated wood for outdoor use (believe it's a lot more expensive)? I suppose there are other things to consider such as woodworm/bugs etc (I live in the UK so no termite issues for example).
Thanks
Ross
Will pine wood cladding be okay to use outside (in the garden) or will it rot?
Rossi, you appear to have enough knowledge to know that this sort of application will not last, use the right materials for the job, many of which have been suggested. In any fence material, you really have no worries relating to woodworm, or other bugs. Cladding will, bend, buckle, warp, twist, and with Pine, the knots will fall out, leaving you with a honeycomb fence.
Reply:Certainly, as suggested it would have to be treated, even if you didn't buy it pre-treated. It is a process that will have to be done on some regular basis, and even treated pine will Silver. That can be removed by presure treating or doing a stain intially.
More of an issue than insects however, is the species, and the tendency to warp, crack, split, craze, cup, bow, no matter how you attach it.
If it was my job, I'd probably look into Cypress even, if available. A much more durable exterior wood. Obviously more expensive would be RedWood, etc. The issue of initial expense may become a moot point in the long run, with the costs of materials to treat, and possible replacements in a shorter time frame.
Steven Wolf
Just my 2 "sense"
Reply:If you treat it with Cuprinol it should be fine.
Reply:The best wood for outdoor use is impregnated and pressure treated, it is a lot more expensive because, in theory, it should last a lifetime.
But, with all the treatment available these days providing that you completely cover, (with no gaps) soft woods, they should survive well, although you do have to re-treat them as the coating wears away.
Reply:You need to ask for tanilised wood which has been treated to prevent rotting. Usually it is guaranteed for 20 years against rotting. Have a look at your local sawmill if you have one as they often do this kind of timber much cheaper. Otherwise DIY shops do sell tanilised but it is usually much more expensive.
Reply:It will not last , should be treated timber cladding . if you want it to last !!!!!
Reply:its a softwood and will not last long dont waste your money.
Reply:You would have to use Vac - Vac treated wood, (it's got a greenish tinge), and you would have to treat it regularly as well.
Gymnosperms(pine cones)...?
do pine cones explode when they are "born".
i'm not tryin to ask a stupid ? or anything but i read it somewhere. and just want to clarify it. cuz i kno that when the two pinecones reproduce the other pinecone is formed in the female pinecone, so it would make some sense if the pine cone basically exploded so the other one could grow.
just wonderin and thx.
Gymnosperms(pine cones)...?
The male pine cone produces pollen which fertilizes the egg in the seed within the female cone. Once fertilized it is then dispersed (falls out of cone) where it can germinate and form a new pine tree. There is no explosion sorry to say. (although that would be interesting)
Reply:This site, chapter Phylum (Division) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
http://www.biology.iastate.edu/Courses/2...
shows photos of the different cones ( male %26gt; Staminate cones, female %26gt; Gametophyte System and mature cones ).
Pollen ripen earlier or later than egg cell to make sure not to fertilize an egg from same tree. They are wind-distributed.
After fertilization seeds ripen under the scales of female cones; male cones are dropped
Here you find a video of whole process:
http://www.britannica.com/eb/art-68475/P...
gert
i'm not tryin to ask a stupid ? or anything but i read it somewhere. and just want to clarify it. cuz i kno that when the two pinecones reproduce the other pinecone is formed in the female pinecone, so it would make some sense if the pine cone basically exploded so the other one could grow.
just wonderin and thx.
Gymnosperms(pine cones)...?
The male pine cone produces pollen which fertilizes the egg in the seed within the female cone. Once fertilized it is then dispersed (falls out of cone) where it can germinate and form a new pine tree. There is no explosion sorry to say. (although that would be interesting)
Reply:This site, chapter Phylum (Division) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
http://www.biology.iastate.edu/Courses/2...
shows photos of the different cones ( male %26gt; Staminate cones, female %26gt; Gametophyte System and mature cones ).
Pollen ripen earlier or later than egg cell to make sure not to fertilize an egg from same tree. They are wind-distributed.
After fertilization seeds ripen under the scales of female cones; male cones are dropped
Here you find a video of whole process:
http://www.britannica.com/eb/art-68475/P...
gert
Pitch Pine?
What is Pitch Pine?
In the passage im reading, which speaks about a steamboat, it states "great volumes of the blackest smoke are rolling and tumbling out of the chimneys- a husbanded grandeur created with a bit of pitch pine just before arriving at a town."
Also, why is the grandeur called "husbanded" is it because it produces a comic effect or does is it because it matches well with the ideals of the crew and townspeople?
Pitch Pine?
It sounds like pitch pine(sap from pine trees) was place in the chimneys to create the effect of black smoke. This smoking chimney was quite a sight for the towns they were approaching.
Reply:From the dictionary at die.net:
Husband \Hus"band\, v. t. [imp. %26amp; p. p. Husbanded; p. pr. %26amp;
vb. n. Husbanding.]
1. To direct and manage with frugality; to use or employ to
good purpose and the best advantage; to spend, apply, or
use, with economy.
For my means, I'll husband them so well, They shall
go far. --Shak.
2. To cultivate, as land; to till. [R.]
Land so trim and rarely husbanded. --Evelyn.
3. To furnish with a husband. [R.] --Shak.
To answer your question, no, the word was not used for a comic effect. It was probably common usage when that was written, but now it's archaic. The meaning used in your passage is that the pitchy pine was "used or employed to good purpose and the best advantage." In other words, the steamboat operator's purpose was to make all this black smoke so people would go ooooh-ahhh. The "grandeur" was created on purpose. Kind of showing off to get attention.
Pitch pine is a scrubby, twisted little tree with a lot of resin -- sticky sap. The knots in the trees are so full of resin, they can be burned as torches. When the resin catches fire, it burns black.
In the passage im reading, which speaks about a steamboat, it states "great volumes of the blackest smoke are rolling and tumbling out of the chimneys- a husbanded grandeur created with a bit of pitch pine just before arriving at a town."
Also, why is the grandeur called "husbanded" is it because it produces a comic effect or does is it because it matches well with the ideals of the crew and townspeople?
Pitch Pine?
It sounds like pitch pine(sap from pine trees) was place in the chimneys to create the effect of black smoke. This smoking chimney was quite a sight for the towns they were approaching.
Reply:From the dictionary at die.net:
Husband \Hus"band\, v. t. [imp. %26amp; p. p. Husbanded; p. pr. %26amp;
vb. n. Husbanding.]
1. To direct and manage with frugality; to use or employ to
good purpose and the best advantage; to spend, apply, or
use, with economy.
For my means, I'll husband them so well, They shall
go far. --Shak.
2. To cultivate, as land; to till. [R.]
Land so trim and rarely husbanded. --Evelyn.
3. To furnish with a husband. [R.] --Shak.
To answer your question, no, the word was not used for a comic effect. It was probably common usage when that was written, but now it's archaic. The meaning used in your passage is that the pitchy pine was "used or employed to good purpose and the best advantage." In other words, the steamboat operator's purpose was to make all this black smoke so people would go ooooh-ahhh. The "grandeur" was created on purpose. Kind of showing off to get attention.
Pitch pine is a scrubby, twisted little tree with a lot of resin -- sticky sap. The knots in the trees are so full of resin, they can be burned as torches. When the resin catches fire, it burns black.
Pitch Pine?
What is Pitch Pine?
In the passage im reading, which speaks about a steamboat, it states "great volumes of the blackest smoke are rolling and tumbling out of the chimneys- a husbanded grandeur created with a bit of pitch pine just before arriving at a town."
Also, why is the grandeur called "husbanded" is it because it produces a comic effect or does is it because it matches well with the ideals of the crew and townspeople?
Pitch Pine?
It sounds like pitch pine(sap from pine trees) was place in the chimneys to create the effect of black smoke. This smoking chimney was quite a sight for the towns they were approaching.
Reply:From the dictionary at die.net:
Husband \Hus"band\, v. t. [imp. %26amp; p. p. Husbanded; p. pr. %26amp;
vb. n. Husbanding.]
1. To direct and manage with frugality; to use or employ to
good purpose and the best advantage; to spend, apply, or
use, with economy.
For my means, I'll husband them so well, They shall
go far. --Shak.
2. To cultivate, as land; to till. [R.]
Land so trim and rarely husbanded. --Evelyn.
3. To furnish with a husband. [R.] --Shak.
To answer your question, no, the word was not used for a comic effect. It was probably common usage when that was written, but now it's archaic. The meaning used in your passage is that the pitchy pine was "used or employed to good purpose and the best advantage." In other words, the steamboat operator's purpose was to make all this black smoke so people would go ooooh-ahhh. The "grandeur" was created on purpose. Kind of showing off to get attention.
Pitch pine is a scrubby, twisted little tree with a lot of resin -- sticky sap. The knots in the trees are so full of resin, they can be burned as torches. When the resin catches fire, it burns black.
In the passage im reading, which speaks about a steamboat, it states "great volumes of the blackest smoke are rolling and tumbling out of the chimneys- a husbanded grandeur created with a bit of pitch pine just before arriving at a town."
Also, why is the grandeur called "husbanded" is it because it produces a comic effect or does is it because it matches well with the ideals of the crew and townspeople?
Pitch Pine?
It sounds like pitch pine(sap from pine trees) was place in the chimneys to create the effect of black smoke. This smoking chimney was quite a sight for the towns they were approaching.
Reply:From the dictionary at die.net:
Husband \Hus"band\, v. t. [imp. %26amp; p. p. Husbanded; p. pr. %26amp;
vb. n. Husbanding.]
1. To direct and manage with frugality; to use or employ to
good purpose and the best advantage; to spend, apply, or
use, with economy.
For my means, I'll husband them so well, They shall
go far. --Shak.
2. To cultivate, as land; to till. [R.]
Land so trim and rarely husbanded. --Evelyn.
3. To furnish with a husband. [R.] --Shak.
To answer your question, no, the word was not used for a comic effect. It was probably common usage when that was written, but now it's archaic. The meaning used in your passage is that the pitchy pine was "used or employed to good purpose and the best advantage." In other words, the steamboat operator's purpose was to make all this black smoke so people would go ooooh-ahhh. The "grandeur" was created on purpose. Kind of showing off to get attention.
Pitch pine is a scrubby, twisted little tree with a lot of resin -- sticky sap. The knots in the trees are so full of resin, they can be burned as torches. When the resin catches fire, it burns black.
Black Pine Bonsai help please??!!?
For Chrismas 07 i recieved a Black Pine Bonsai which i had to soak the seeds then plant. I now have 7 of these that have grown and they have had to be repotted twice s they are just so big now. However i dont know anything about them and would like someone to help please!!!
I hve had a look on the net but am struggling to understand some of the termonology etc. They all have strong middle bits, but some of the leaves(if thats what there called) are brown or curled up instead of sticking out - is this bad? Can i change it? What are Black Pine Bonsai exacty, are they rare? Is it normal to have 8 grow from 1 pack of seeds (I killed one by accident when i was drunk by knocking it!!) should they be trimmed? kept in cold or warmth? in sunlight? should i trim them - if so how? Any help would be grately appreciated.
Black Pine Bonsai help please??!!?
Black pines are outdoor trees because they need a cold winter to go dormant. However, since they have been grown from seed, wait until spring to put them outside. You will want to read the Bonsai Care page on my site:
http://www.american-bonsai.com for more information. You will also want to look at the many outdoor bonsai trees on my site to get an idea of how to trim. For better success and more satisfaction, you'll want to get a tree from a nursery instead of starting from seedlings.
Reply:I've got a Bonsai that is approx 12yrs old, and i don't know much myself.
I spray mine with water (boiled and left to go cold), on the leaves and branches, and water the soil with the same, i do this every day. I have mine inside at room temp.
Between March and Sept i put a Bonsai feed in with the water, and once a month i soak it for an hour.(To do this, fill your sink up with water, just enough so that it covers all the soil and a little bit of the stem).
I trim mine within these times aswell, because they grow really fast, cutting can be really difficult, but it depends on what style and look you want. I just cut a little at a time to be on the safe side, because they are really sensitive trees.
There are all different tools and miniature ornaments to put with your bonsai, but the best thing you can do is get a book from your local Libra, and that will tell you exactly what you need to know.
Good Luck.
I hve had a look on the net but am struggling to understand some of the termonology etc. They all have strong middle bits, but some of the leaves(if thats what there called) are brown or curled up instead of sticking out - is this bad? Can i change it? What are Black Pine Bonsai exacty, are they rare? Is it normal to have 8 grow from 1 pack of seeds (I killed one by accident when i was drunk by knocking it!!) should they be trimmed? kept in cold or warmth? in sunlight? should i trim them - if so how? Any help would be grately appreciated.
Black Pine Bonsai help please??!!?
Black pines are outdoor trees because they need a cold winter to go dormant. However, since they have been grown from seed, wait until spring to put them outside. You will want to read the Bonsai Care page on my site:
http://www.american-bonsai.com for more information. You will also want to look at the many outdoor bonsai trees on my site to get an idea of how to trim. For better success and more satisfaction, you'll want to get a tree from a nursery instead of starting from seedlings.
Reply:I've got a Bonsai that is approx 12yrs old, and i don't know much myself.
I spray mine with water (boiled and left to go cold), on the leaves and branches, and water the soil with the same, i do this every day. I have mine inside at room temp.
Between March and Sept i put a Bonsai feed in with the water, and once a month i soak it for an hour.(To do this, fill your sink up with water, just enough so that it covers all the soil and a little bit of the stem).
I trim mine within these times aswell, because they grow really fast, cutting can be really difficult, but it depends on what style and look you want. I just cut a little at a time to be on the safe side, because they are really sensitive trees.
There are all different tools and miniature ornaments to put with your bonsai, but the best thing you can do is get a book from your local Libra, and that will tell you exactly what you need to know.
Good Luck.
Do pine cones go bad?
I picked about 30 pine cones from my parent's yard today so I can save them to make cute fall and christmas ornaments. My question is, will they go bad/rot?? I have never worked with pine cones before and since it's only April, I want to make sure they dont go bad.
Do pine cones go bad?
If you put them away wet you could get some rot. Other than that I have never heard of that happening.
Reply:As long as the cones are dry and you store them in a box so they don't get accidently crushed, they will last forever. I have a nice pinecone wreath that I made 20 years ago---still looks like new.
BTW--as they dry, cones tend to open and release the seeds, so they can be a bit messy until you shake the seeds out.
ada
Do pine cones go bad?
If you put them away wet you could get some rot. Other than that I have never heard of that happening.
Reply:As long as the cones are dry and you store them in a box so they don't get accidently crushed, they will last forever. I have a nice pinecone wreath that I made 20 years ago---still looks like new.
BTW--as they dry, cones tend to open and release the seeds, so they can be a bit messy until you shake the seeds out.
ada
Untreated Pine Fence?
Helloo, I've recently aquired "for free" a truckload of southern yellow heart pine and would like to make a capped picket fence for my back yard. I know an untreated softwood like yellow pine is a bad choice for a fence but its all I have, how long should I expect this fence to last with yearly maintenance? Im hoping to ge at least 5 years!! Im planing to possibly paint it or stain it. What wood preservative should I use? I will be using pressure treated lumber, cedar or redwood for posts.
Thanks,
Untreated Pine Fence?
I think as long as there is no contact with the ground you'll be okay. I'd paint it if I were you. And I suggest pre-painting that way you have all sides sealed. Have fun
Reply:There's a couple of options. If you have a timber yard handy you could get it treated there or you could paint it with diesel with a coloured pigment added. Personally I think stain is better than paint as it soaks in where as paint can flake off and leave exposed wood to the elements.
Reply:I would use a water seal with stain added to it, like Thompsons or Behrs. You can buy this at any Home Depot or Lowes store.
Thanks,
Untreated Pine Fence?
I think as long as there is no contact with the ground you'll be okay. I'd paint it if I were you. And I suggest pre-painting that way you have all sides sealed. Have fun
Reply:There's a couple of options. If you have a timber yard handy you could get it treated there or you could paint it with diesel with a coloured pigment added. Personally I think stain is better than paint as it soaks in where as paint can flake off and leave exposed wood to the elements.
Reply:I would use a water seal with stain added to it, like Thompsons or Behrs. You can buy this at any Home Depot or Lowes store.
Could Pine Sol fumes have killed my dove? I inherited a dove. I 've never had a bird, but I loved this bird.
My husband built it a special perch, I bought it a new, big cage and did everything I knew to give this bird a good life. I got a "care sheet" off the PetCo sight, and followed it. The only thing they said about fumes was to avoid non-stick surfaces because they emit fumes.
Last week I cleaned the floor in my doves room with diluted pine-sol and water. I left the door open for about 8 hours, but the dove was still in there.
She seemed fine--the next morning she seemed fine, but when I went to check on her at noon she was on the floor, dying. She was dead in within 30 minutes of my finding her on the floor.
Today, I did a search and found out NOT to use any kind of cleaning products around bird, because it can be toxic to their respiritory system.
I feel absolutely terrible. I think I killed my dove with pine-sol fumes.
If so, why did it take her over 14 hours to show any kind of illness?
I fee like the world's biggest jerk--having a hard time forgiving myself.
Could Pine Sol fumes have killed my dove? I inherited a dove. I 've never had a bird, but I loved this bird.
Birds are very sensitive to fumes. Cleaning fumes.. fumes while cooking fumes from candles perfumes air sprays. Is very hard on their tiny lungs. Sorry about your Dove better late then never to learn something. Don't beat yourself you would be shocked how people don't realize how such things can kill their birds.
Reply:Birds are extremely sensitive, so they are many things which don't bother us, but can kill them. I have even been told not to even use not stick pans in the house with birds since it can give off chemicals which can kill a bird.
Reply:i am sooooo sorry but yes they could most definitely have killed your dove!!!!!
Reply:i use pinesol, havent lost a bird yet.
Reply:we live and learn. it is hard to loose some thing we find that we love.
Reply:It is possible that the fumes might have been fatal to her--but don't beat yourself up over it! We all make mistakes--I've made several. But we live and learn from them--after all, how can we live if we don't learn?
One of the mistakes I regret most deeply is the death of my snake. It was winter, and it was night--I had forgotten to turn on his heating lamp, 2 nights in a row.
He froze.
But don't worry about the death of your beloved dove--just think, she's flying free, she can fly to the ends of the Earth and back.
But it is true that some fumes are lethal to birds.
Best of luck,
Phoenix
Last week I cleaned the floor in my doves room with diluted pine-sol and water. I left the door open for about 8 hours, but the dove was still in there.
She seemed fine--the next morning she seemed fine, but when I went to check on her at noon she was on the floor, dying. She was dead in within 30 minutes of my finding her on the floor.
Today, I did a search and found out NOT to use any kind of cleaning products around bird, because it can be toxic to their respiritory system.
I feel absolutely terrible. I think I killed my dove with pine-sol fumes.
If so, why did it take her over 14 hours to show any kind of illness?
I fee like the world's biggest jerk--having a hard time forgiving myself.
Could Pine Sol fumes have killed my dove? I inherited a dove. I 've never had a bird, but I loved this bird.
Birds are very sensitive to fumes. Cleaning fumes.. fumes while cooking fumes from candles perfumes air sprays. Is very hard on their tiny lungs. Sorry about your Dove better late then never to learn something. Don't beat yourself you would be shocked how people don't realize how such things can kill their birds.
Reply:Birds are extremely sensitive, so they are many things which don't bother us, but can kill them. I have even been told not to even use not stick pans in the house with birds since it can give off chemicals which can kill a bird.
Reply:i am sooooo sorry but yes they could most definitely have killed your dove!!!!!
Reply:i use pinesol, havent lost a bird yet.
Reply:we live and learn. it is hard to loose some thing we find that we love.
Reply:It is possible that the fumes might have been fatal to her--but don't beat yourself up over it! We all make mistakes--I've made several. But we live and learn from them--after all, how can we live if we don't learn?
One of the mistakes I regret most deeply is the death of my snake. It was winter, and it was night--I had forgotten to turn on his heating lamp, 2 nights in a row.
He froze.
But don't worry about the death of your beloved dove--just think, she's flying free, she can fly to the ends of the Earth and back.
But it is true that some fumes are lethal to birds.
Best of luck,
Phoenix
Feline Pine Scoop Clumping Pine Cat Litter (biodegradable, free of chemicals)?
I'm looking for a biodegradable cat litter. Which litter do you like best? Do they control odor, clump and is it expensive? I currently use Feline Pine Original (20 lb. for $8.99) but my cats aren't really fond of it, I really don't want to spend much more than this for litter either. I'm looking to switch to another type of litter but I do not want to use the traditional clay litter.
Feline Pine Scoop Clumping Pine Cat Litter (biodegradable, free of chemicals)?
Heres a really good article that helped me choose how to best help the enviorment while choosing a good cat litter.
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/greenpicks/1...
Reply:Sadly, I've experienced the same issue. It really isn't efficient litter. I've used the one you've mentioned and a few others. Currently (I know this may sound silly) I'm using The Aristocats scoopable pine litter. I have only seen it at the grocery store (market). It's a little more granulated and honestly, I don't smell the cat box (unless he's recently pooped in the box). It doesn't clump that well tho but I know, all things considered, it's still healthier for my cat so I reluctantly use it. Once I purchased a bag of litter that was made from recycled paper. I thought that worked well and it clumped pretty good too. It looked like clay litter. Check it out at the link below. I've decided tho, that I am going to teach my kitty to use the toilet! I've attached the link below, in case your interested!
Reply:My wife and I experimented with Pine and Cedar-based cat litters and it was the most disgusting thing we'd ever seen. When the "clumping" occurs it turns to this semi-solid oatmeal.
Admittedly we tried two or three kinds and all were equally useless, and the cat were unimpressed with all of them. Currently use Fresh Step Multi-cat...but I think that falls into your clay litter arena.
Reply:teach the cats to poop out the window, so the smell always stays outside of the house
Feline Pine Scoop Clumping Pine Cat Litter (biodegradable, free of chemicals)?
Heres a really good article that helped me choose how to best help the enviorment while choosing a good cat litter.
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/greenpicks/1...
Reply:Sadly, I've experienced the same issue. It really isn't efficient litter. I've used the one you've mentioned and a few others. Currently (I know this may sound silly) I'm using The Aristocats scoopable pine litter. I have only seen it at the grocery store (market). It's a little more granulated and honestly, I don't smell the cat box (unless he's recently pooped in the box). It doesn't clump that well tho but I know, all things considered, it's still healthier for my cat so I reluctantly use it. Once I purchased a bag of litter that was made from recycled paper. I thought that worked well and it clumped pretty good too. It looked like clay litter. Check it out at the link below. I've decided tho, that I am going to teach my kitty to use the toilet! I've attached the link below, in case your interested!
Reply:My wife and I experimented with Pine and Cedar-based cat litters and it was the most disgusting thing we'd ever seen. When the "clumping" occurs it turns to this semi-solid oatmeal.
Admittedly we tried two or three kinds and all were equally useless, and the cat were unimpressed with all of them. Currently use Fresh Step Multi-cat...but I think that falls into your clay litter arena.
Reply:teach the cats to poop out the window, so the smell always stays outside of the house
Pitch Pine?
What is Pitch Pine?
In the passage im reading, which speaks about a steamboat, it states "great volumes of the blackest smoke are rolling and tumbling out of the chimneys- a husbanded grandeur created with a bit of pitch pine just before arriving at a town."
Also, why is the grandeur called "husbanded" is it because it produces a comic effect or does is it because it matches well with the ideals of the crew and townspeople?
Pitch Pine?
pitch pine is pine logs with resin (sap) in them. unseasoned wood that smokes alot. husbanded means the pitchy logs were saved up...husbanded for the occassion to produce smoke for effect.
addis
In the passage im reading, which speaks about a steamboat, it states "great volumes of the blackest smoke are rolling and tumbling out of the chimneys- a husbanded grandeur created with a bit of pitch pine just before arriving at a town."
Also, why is the grandeur called "husbanded" is it because it produces a comic effect or does is it because it matches well with the ideals of the crew and townspeople?
Pitch Pine?
pitch pine is pine logs with resin (sap) in them. unseasoned wood that smokes alot. husbanded means the pitchy logs were saved up...husbanded for the occassion to produce smoke for effect.
addis
How hazardous are pine shavings for a corn snake?
The corn snake I care for has been acting strange for the past 1 1/2 weeks. He absolutely DID NOT want to be picked up. I never saw him move so fast to free himself from my hands... and he didn't even try to bite that poor little guy. I figured he was getting ready to shed and left him alone at first. I then became suspicious and concluded that the only change in handling had been the addition of pine shavings as the substrate.
I had no idea that pine shavings are toxic to corn snakes. A Petco employee had actually recommended the pine shavings. Also, a book I bought recommended Aspen but made no mention of pine shavings being toxic.
I immediately removed the pine shavings and went back to the artificial turf I had originally used.
I feel so bad for the snake... and my question is this:
Does anyone know if the 3 month old snake will suffer long-term damage from his 1 1/2 week long exposure to pine shavings?
Thanks in advance.
How hazardous are pine shavings for a corn snake?
The resins in pine are extremely toxic to the nervous system of reptiles, especially snakes, and, contrary to popular beliefs, it doesn't take very much exposure time wise to cause permanent damage to the snake's neurological processes. The snake will become almost spastic in it's actions %26amp; could even expire from the damage. Unfortunately, there's nothing that can reverse this process. If the damage is too severe, your snake will not survive. I hope the damage isn't too severe. Good luck.
Reply:That little of exposure and that you caught it so quick was great. but in that little of time not much could of happend. the smaell may have harmed him a little but nothing time wont fix. a vet check is not recomended if you keep a eye out and hes acting normal. if he keeps up this strange behavior then worrie. but give it time. also if you do get aspen get the chunks. it more safe then shavings because the thin shavings can lodge in the throat and kill it. so just montior and wait. im so glad you caught it the guy at petco obviously didnt know much about snakes.
Reply:Most baked pine shavings are probably not going to hurt your snake, although if they smell like pine, then they contain the oils that are toxic. The fact that your baby is trying to escape is not really anything unusual. They do that. It's possible that your baby has finally gotten over the shock of a new environment and is perking up. Time will help calm him. Aspen shavings are perfectly acceptable, it allows them places to burrow and are safe except to feed on. Pine generally causes neurological problems. I don't think your snake is suffering from anything other than a baby being scared of a big human. Regular, short handling sessions where you hold him until he calms and then place him back in the enclosure will go far to help keep him from being so quick to escape. Your snake is fine!
Reply:You should probably take him to a reptilian vet, just to be safe. I don't think that the pine shavings will make long-term damage. He'll probably just feel sluggish for a while.
Reply:I doubt that little exposure will cause issues, i agree with taking him to a vet, as well as leaving the artificial turf in the cage for a while, to check his urine and feces for any changes. then go to aspen or anything other than pine or cedar. there are plenty of safe reptile substrates available. My corn is on aspen, which he seems to like more than the repti bark we had him on for higher humidity when he was having shed problems (from his previous owners who were horrid) the corn burrows in the aspen and rearranges it constantly, which is easier because its lighter than the bark. Our little boa is on coconut husk, which the corn had the opportunity to investigate and seemed very aggitated with.
Reply:Pine shavings are totally not reccommended for any snakes. Pine shavings are toxic to snakes. It is reccommended that you put snakes on aspen shavings or supersoil that you can get at Lowe's. Some people HATE wood shavings, some have had no problems with it. I would highly reccommend that you take them off immediately, and if you believe that your snake has some issues that need to be addressed, go to a reptile certified veteranarian. Some vets say they see exoticsm but do not have formal training. They know the basics, but you want someone who has an extended knowledge of their habits, bodies, etc.
Hope everything goes well with yoru snake.
P.S. Petco employees, unless formally trained, have no idea what they are talking about. They reccommend heat rocks, which can cause thermal burns on snakes, etc. I would join a reptile community, like www.reptieforums.com, or something similar. They are wonderful individuals who will give you the advise you need and deserve. They also have extended experience with reptiles and have been in the herp (reptile) community.
I had no idea that pine shavings are toxic to corn snakes. A Petco employee had actually recommended the pine shavings. Also, a book I bought recommended Aspen but made no mention of pine shavings being toxic.
I immediately removed the pine shavings and went back to the artificial turf I had originally used.
I feel so bad for the snake... and my question is this:
Does anyone know if the 3 month old snake will suffer long-term damage from his 1 1/2 week long exposure to pine shavings?
Thanks in advance.
How hazardous are pine shavings for a corn snake?
The resins in pine are extremely toxic to the nervous system of reptiles, especially snakes, and, contrary to popular beliefs, it doesn't take very much exposure time wise to cause permanent damage to the snake's neurological processes. The snake will become almost spastic in it's actions %26amp; could even expire from the damage. Unfortunately, there's nothing that can reverse this process. If the damage is too severe, your snake will not survive. I hope the damage isn't too severe. Good luck.
Reply:That little of exposure and that you caught it so quick was great. but in that little of time not much could of happend. the smaell may have harmed him a little but nothing time wont fix. a vet check is not recomended if you keep a eye out and hes acting normal. if he keeps up this strange behavior then worrie. but give it time. also if you do get aspen get the chunks. it more safe then shavings because the thin shavings can lodge in the throat and kill it. so just montior and wait. im so glad you caught it the guy at petco obviously didnt know much about snakes.
Reply:Most baked pine shavings are probably not going to hurt your snake, although if they smell like pine, then they contain the oils that are toxic. The fact that your baby is trying to escape is not really anything unusual. They do that. It's possible that your baby has finally gotten over the shock of a new environment and is perking up. Time will help calm him. Aspen shavings are perfectly acceptable, it allows them places to burrow and are safe except to feed on. Pine generally causes neurological problems. I don't think your snake is suffering from anything other than a baby being scared of a big human. Regular, short handling sessions where you hold him until he calms and then place him back in the enclosure will go far to help keep him from being so quick to escape. Your snake is fine!
Reply:You should probably take him to a reptilian vet, just to be safe. I don't think that the pine shavings will make long-term damage. He'll probably just feel sluggish for a while.
Reply:I doubt that little exposure will cause issues, i agree with taking him to a vet, as well as leaving the artificial turf in the cage for a while, to check his urine and feces for any changes. then go to aspen or anything other than pine or cedar. there are plenty of safe reptile substrates available. My corn is on aspen, which he seems to like more than the repti bark we had him on for higher humidity when he was having shed problems (from his previous owners who were horrid) the corn burrows in the aspen and rearranges it constantly, which is easier because its lighter than the bark. Our little boa is on coconut husk, which the corn had the opportunity to investigate and seemed very aggitated with.
Reply:Pine shavings are totally not reccommended for any snakes. Pine shavings are toxic to snakes. It is reccommended that you put snakes on aspen shavings or supersoil that you can get at Lowe's. Some people HATE wood shavings, some have had no problems with it. I would highly reccommend that you take them off immediately, and if you believe that your snake has some issues that need to be addressed, go to a reptile certified veteranarian. Some vets say they see exoticsm but do not have formal training. They know the basics, but you want someone who has an extended knowledge of their habits, bodies, etc.
Hope everything goes well with yoru snake.
P.S. Petco employees, unless formally trained, have no idea what they are talking about. They reccommend heat rocks, which can cause thermal burns on snakes, etc. I would join a reptile community, like www.reptieforums.com, or something similar. They are wonderful individuals who will give you the advise you need and deserve. They also have extended experience with reptiles and have been in the herp (reptile) community.
Planting around a pine tree.....with dogs?
I live in Ohio and I have a large pine tree in my back yard. The bottom branches are dead and I will be removing them. I have two large dogs that spend time in the yard. What can you plant under a pine tree that the dogs will not destroy? How should I landscape it? Also, I'm worried about all the pine needles falling down making the landscape look unkept.
Planting around a pine tree.....with dogs?
There are many shrubs that will work quite well in your situation. I am not sure of your soil type, but in my garden the pine trees have made the soil more acidic. I am able to grow Azaleas, Rhododendrons, burning bush, hydrangeas, summer sweetspire, yews and some shade loving members of the Spiraea family with great success. I also have a succession of colour from spring to fall from flowers and the changes in leaves.
You can also add many perennials that can withstand some foot traffic and like shade such as periwinkle, ajuga and creeping jenny.
I have 2 dogs and take in other foster animals as well and so far that area has been left alone. I use mulch around the shrubs and the dropping needles are not noticeable at all.
Reply:Well, you'll have to stay away from the traditional Hostas and Ferns because your dogs will destroy them. Your best bet may be river rocks or bark.
If you want to plant stuff, there's a host of shade shrubs that you can stick under there depending on the height of your pine tree.
This one actually sounds like it would be perfect: Bittersweet Evergreen. It grows 3'-6' tall, can be used as ground cover and produces white/orange berries.
Reply:Wood chips might be the answer. The pine needles will form a natural mulch as they fall and probably look fine. I would edge the area with bricks or rocks to make it look neater.
Planting around a pine tree.....with dogs?
There are many shrubs that will work quite well in your situation. I am not sure of your soil type, but in my garden the pine trees have made the soil more acidic. I am able to grow Azaleas, Rhododendrons, burning bush, hydrangeas, summer sweetspire, yews and some shade loving members of the Spiraea family with great success. I also have a succession of colour from spring to fall from flowers and the changes in leaves.
You can also add many perennials that can withstand some foot traffic and like shade such as periwinkle, ajuga and creeping jenny.
I have 2 dogs and take in other foster animals as well and so far that area has been left alone. I use mulch around the shrubs and the dropping needles are not noticeable at all.
Reply:Well, you'll have to stay away from the traditional Hostas and Ferns because your dogs will destroy them. Your best bet may be river rocks or bark.
If you want to plant stuff, there's a host of shade shrubs that you can stick under there depending on the height of your pine tree.
This one actually sounds like it would be perfect: Bittersweet Evergreen. It grows 3'-6' tall, can be used as ground cover and produces white/orange berries.
Reply:Wood chips might be the answer. The pine needles will form a natural mulch as they fall and probably look fine. I would edge the area with bricks or rocks to make it look neater.
For a pine tree, what type of hooks, nails, screws can I use??
For a pine tree, what type of hooks, nails, screws can I use to insert into pine tree without damaging it?? Is there a type of metal I need to use? I want to put up clothes line and bird feeder attached to pines but don’t want to harm. Thanks!
For a pine tree, what type of hooks, nails, screws can I use??
I recommend using a strap around a branch rather than a screw into the tree (this would work for the bird feeder).
For the clothes line, use stainless steel. If you want to be safe, sterilize the screw in boiling water before inserting.
Reply:Pine trees have a natural defense. They encase any foreign object in pitch if it is harming the tree.
You can really screw or nail just about anything you want into a pine tree without damaging it.
The main thing to remember is the way a tree grows. It adds a lay each year and if you have a screw, eye bolt or nail in the side of the tree eventually the item will be covered by the trees growth.
It is a good idea to have something that can be removed and put in a different place as the tree grows.
We have at least 25 to 30 pines on our lot and we haven't lost one yet to nails or screws in the side of the tree.
Reply:For the clothes line, I'd put an eye bolt through the tree, with washers and an adjustable nut so the bolt length can be increased as the tree grows.
You do not want anything girdling around the tree trunk, so just looping the clothesline around the trees is not a good solution for more than a weekend or so. Prolonged girdling loads will crush the phloem under the bark and cause major long term damage.
Birdfeeders are probably best attached to a branch well away from the clothesline. Those can simply be hung from a rope, or you can use a nut and bolt arrangement or just a good sized eye screw.
Reply:Any screw you put into the tree will affect it. The tree will grow around it. Pines are soft and grow fast. They also put out a lot of pollen. Why not get an in-ground system. Then you don't have to worry about the bird's doing their business while going to the feeder you want in the area too. Good luck!
Reply:why would you want to hang clothes under a sappy old pine tree...not a good idea...
Reply:Bark is like skin, you put a hole in bark, it is like scratching your skin. Does it hurt the tree -yes. Will it kill the tree, not unless you make a lot of holes etc.
The best type to use for you would be galvanized, they don't rust then. You want them to be as small as you need to hold properly.
Use some common sense. Don't use a railroad spike to hold a bird feeder. Screws hold better than nails when subjected to horizontal pressure (pull out) for a clothes line for example. Nails are stronger than screws for vertical pressure (hanging off of or down from) for a bird feeder for example.
For a pine tree, what type of hooks, nails, screws can I use??
I recommend using a strap around a branch rather than a screw into the tree (this would work for the bird feeder).
For the clothes line, use stainless steel. If you want to be safe, sterilize the screw in boiling water before inserting.
Reply:Pine trees have a natural defense. They encase any foreign object in pitch if it is harming the tree.
You can really screw or nail just about anything you want into a pine tree without damaging it.
The main thing to remember is the way a tree grows. It adds a lay each year and if you have a screw, eye bolt or nail in the side of the tree eventually the item will be covered by the trees growth.
It is a good idea to have something that can be removed and put in a different place as the tree grows.
We have at least 25 to 30 pines on our lot and we haven't lost one yet to nails or screws in the side of the tree.
Reply:For the clothes line, I'd put an eye bolt through the tree, with washers and an adjustable nut so the bolt length can be increased as the tree grows.
You do not want anything girdling around the tree trunk, so just looping the clothesline around the trees is not a good solution for more than a weekend or so. Prolonged girdling loads will crush the phloem under the bark and cause major long term damage.
Birdfeeders are probably best attached to a branch well away from the clothesline. Those can simply be hung from a rope, or you can use a nut and bolt arrangement or just a good sized eye screw.
Reply:Any screw you put into the tree will affect it. The tree will grow around it. Pines are soft and grow fast. They also put out a lot of pollen. Why not get an in-ground system. Then you don't have to worry about the bird's doing their business while going to the feeder you want in the area too. Good luck!
Reply:why would you want to hang clothes under a sappy old pine tree...not a good idea...
Reply:Bark is like skin, you put a hole in bark, it is like scratching your skin. Does it hurt the tree -yes. Will it kill the tree, not unless you make a lot of holes etc.
The best type to use for you would be galvanized, they don't rust then. You want them to be as small as you need to hold properly.
Use some common sense. Don't use a railroad spike to hold a bird feeder. Screws hold better than nails when subjected to horizontal pressure (pull out) for a clothes line for example. Nails are stronger than screws for vertical pressure (hanging off of or down from) for a bird feeder for example.
Pine Sol? What's it used to cover up?
Cuz this weekend, my neighbor used massive, i mean MASSIVE amounts of pine sol. The smell seeped into my apartment and stayed there for 2 days. I mean it was STRONG. So, like, does he smoke weed or something and is pine sol a commonly used scent to get rid of the smell or somethin?
Pine Sol? What's it used to cover up?
pine sol is a very strong cleaner,they could be using it to mask odors,like meth labs,dead bodies. or they just might be clean?
larry
Pine Sol? What's it used to cover up?
pine sol is a very strong cleaner,they could be using it to mask odors,like meth labs,dead bodies. or they just might be clean?
larry
I have 3 huge pine trees. Grass won't grow around them? Should I put pine needles around them or just leave it
They are in my front yard and I am trying my hardest to get a nice lawn going. I would guess, without going out there and measuring, that they are about 5 feet apart from each other. Should I mulch around them about 2 or 3 feet or just attempt to grow some grass there? Pine trees seem to be an abundance in my neighborhood and I have seen other people put pine needles around theirs. I have a crep mrytle and a rose bush that have pine needles around them already. I don't want to plant anything else in the yard, so please don't suggest any plants to go around them. Thanks so much!
I have 3 huge pine trees. Grass won't grow around them? Should I put pine needles around them or just leave it
You can box them pine needles up and sell them on e bay..10 pounds go for about 15.00 plus shipping..You have to clean them good as far as getting any small limbs or leaves out of them...the grass as mentioned..is trying to grow on a soil that is very high in acid from the years of the needles composting...Alot of people that do not have pine trees in thier area buy these needles online and have them shipped to them for mulch and borders.. Bag them up and sell them..
Reply:Do not expect any grass to grow where pine needles are spent. I would suggest just leaving the needles where they lay and make sure that any shrubs near them prefer an acidic soil. I would also suggest trying to keep the pine needles away from your crepe myrtle and rose bushes if at all possible. They prefer a slightly sweeter, more alkaline base than what pine needles offer.
Reply:I have two of those pines, myself. I just let them do their thing. They shed their needles without my help and create the pine straw at their bases. Grass won't grow there because of the pine straw. I get some wild Violets here and there. I think it's quite pretty just the way it. I love how they smell and there is nothing better than hearing the wind in the pines :)
Reply:any plant in the rhododendrun family would like that soil.....Lots of organic matter from the needles. Try planting the shrub type of " Azalea " under the trees....make a border around the trees with either purchased landscape rock or "found " rock....or try the same border around the tree with English Ivy around it. . it grows in any soil and is really hardy....good luck
Reply:Mulching with pine needles will happen, but you cuold help it along.
Some grass may grow there, but not a "good" lawn. Have you tried red fescue or sheep fescue? It will grow there, but as clumps, sparsly.
Reply:They are to acid to get anything to grow under them. Yes, you could give your yard a finished look by making a bed area around them I guess.
Reply:I would say don't bother with the grass and mulch the area with redwood gorilla hair. Then just let the pines drop where they stand.
Reply:Mulch would look nice, or try those grass seeds specifically for shady areas
Reply:I think mulch would look great under them.
I have 3 huge pine trees. Grass won't grow around them? Should I put pine needles around them or just leave it
You can box them pine needles up and sell them on e bay..10 pounds go for about 15.00 plus shipping..You have to clean them good as far as getting any small limbs or leaves out of them...the grass as mentioned..is trying to grow on a soil that is very high in acid from the years of the needles composting...Alot of people that do not have pine trees in thier area buy these needles online and have them shipped to them for mulch and borders.. Bag them up and sell them..
Reply:Do not expect any grass to grow where pine needles are spent. I would suggest just leaving the needles where they lay and make sure that any shrubs near them prefer an acidic soil. I would also suggest trying to keep the pine needles away from your crepe myrtle and rose bushes if at all possible. They prefer a slightly sweeter, more alkaline base than what pine needles offer.
Reply:I have two of those pines, myself. I just let them do their thing. They shed their needles without my help and create the pine straw at their bases. Grass won't grow there because of the pine straw. I get some wild Violets here and there. I think it's quite pretty just the way it. I love how they smell and there is nothing better than hearing the wind in the pines :)
Reply:any plant in the rhododendrun family would like that soil.....Lots of organic matter from the needles. Try planting the shrub type of " Azalea " under the trees....make a border around the trees with either purchased landscape rock or "found " rock....or try the same border around the tree with English Ivy around it. . it grows in any soil and is really hardy....good luck
Reply:Mulching with pine needles will happen, but you cuold help it along.
Some grass may grow there, but not a "good" lawn. Have you tried red fescue or sheep fescue? It will grow there, but as clumps, sparsly.
Reply:They are to acid to get anything to grow under them. Yes, you could give your yard a finished look by making a bed area around them I guess.
Reply:I would say don't bother with the grass and mulch the area with redwood gorilla hair. Then just let the pines drop where they stand.
Reply:Mulch would look nice, or try those grass seeds specifically for shady areas
Reply:I think mulch would look great under them.
For a pine tree, what type of hooks, nails, screws can I use?
For a pine tree, what type of hooks, nails, screws can I use to insert into pine tree without damaging it?? Is there a type of metal I need to use? I want to put up clothes line attached to pines but don’t want to harm. Thanks!
For a pine tree, what type of hooks, nails, screws can I use?
You can really screw or nail just about anything you want into a pine tree without damaging it.
The main thing to remember is the way a tree grows. It adds a lay each year and if you have a screw, eye bolt or nail in the side of the tree eventually the item will be covered by the trees growth.
It is a good idea to have something that can be removed and put in a different place as the tree grows.
Reply:stainless steel eye hooks you can screw into the tree.
Reply:You aren't going to hurt the tree with a couple of screws.
I would use a stainless steel screw because it's going to be exposed to the elements. That's what you use for decks, so you know that it will stand the test of time.
Reply:be more concerned with the sap that is going to come out of a pine. you dont want your clothes getting sap on them, because its all but imposible to get out.
Reply:Why put anything into the tree? Take a longer rope and tie it all around the tree at the height you want and then remove it once a year. That way the rope will not have the tree grow around it, if you use a piece of rubber hose over the rope around the tree, it will not damage the tree but will let the tree grow. If you must have something driven in to the tree, a wood dowel will do the least amount of damage, use a dowel of the same specie as the tree and it will be absorbed eventually, with little or no damage to the tree.
Reply:Zinc or stainless steel won't rust and hurt the tree.
For a pine tree, what type of hooks, nails, screws can I use?
You can really screw or nail just about anything you want into a pine tree without damaging it.
The main thing to remember is the way a tree grows. It adds a lay each year and if you have a screw, eye bolt or nail in the side of the tree eventually the item will be covered by the trees growth.
It is a good idea to have something that can be removed and put in a different place as the tree grows.
Reply:stainless steel eye hooks you can screw into the tree.
Reply:You aren't going to hurt the tree with a couple of screws.
I would use a stainless steel screw because it's going to be exposed to the elements. That's what you use for decks, so you know that it will stand the test of time.
Reply:be more concerned with the sap that is going to come out of a pine. you dont want your clothes getting sap on them, because its all but imposible to get out.
Reply:Why put anything into the tree? Take a longer rope and tie it all around the tree at the height you want and then remove it once a year. That way the rope will not have the tree grow around it, if you use a piece of rubber hose over the rope around the tree, it will not damage the tree but will let the tree grow. If you must have something driven in to the tree, a wood dowel will do the least amount of damage, use a dowel of the same specie as the tree and it will be absorbed eventually, with little or no damage to the tree.
Reply:Zinc or stainless steel won't rust and hurt the tree.
Pine bark beetles?
how do you get rid of pine bark beetles in a pine tree?
Pine bark beetles?
you cut down the tree before the spread to another. we had them in a tree in our yard. you could hear them boring into the wood. they will make the tree weak and a strong wind could break the tree off, and do some real damage. not sure where you live, i have a friend who is a forrester, you could call the county extension agency.
Reply:I agree with the best answer. Pine beetles spread to other pines, call your county agent to inspect other nearby pines. Once you cut tree down, haul it off, rake up and dispose of bark. Report It
Pine bark beetles?
you cut down the tree before the spread to another. we had them in a tree in our yard. you could hear them boring into the wood. they will make the tree weak and a strong wind could break the tree off, and do some real damage. not sure where you live, i have a friend who is a forrester, you could call the county extension agency.
Reply:I agree with the best answer. Pine beetles spread to other pines, call your county agent to inspect other nearby pines. Once you cut tree down, haul it off, rake up and dispose of bark. Report It
Pine Warblers?
I have many pine trees in my backyard. So i saw this Female Pine Warbler, she looked hurt, but could fly. It looked like she was pretending to be hurt, then swooped down on my brother. Is her nest near? Is she doing the Nest Distraction Display?
Please Help. Thanks.
Pine Warblers?
I saw her too. She's cute.
Reply:Yea she must have a nearby nest and is doing that to lure you away from the nest. Just be careful and don't go near it o she wont come back! and the babies will die
Chemicals
Please Help. Thanks.
Pine Warblers?
I saw her too. She's cute.
Reply:Yea she must have a nearby nest and is doing that to lure you away from the nest. Just be careful and don't go near it o she wont come back! and the babies will die
Chemicals
Pine cones and rabbits?
Hey.
I need to know if it is safe for rabbits to chew on/eat pine cones from my yard. I read that you should bake them brefore giving them to the rabbit. The pine cones in my yard are pointy, is that bad for the rabbit?
Pine cones and rabbits?
According to the House Rabbit Society, dried out pine cones are good for rabbits. http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/toys....
You should just be very sure that there is no chance the pine cones are contaminated with any chemical insecticide, fertilizer, weed killer or any other harmful toxins that may have been sprayed on the tree or used on the ground where you found the pine cones.
Reply:I believe that there are specially treated, safe pine cones available at most pet stores. This should be safer because they are guarenteed to be pet-appropriate. If you want the rabbit to knaw his teeth on them, a better way to cut down his teeth would be to provide a salt block or cleanly shaven piece of wood. Maybe on your next trip to the pet store ask an employee or try a safer option that I suggested.
Reply:They're fine. No baking. Just make sure they are not sappy. They need to be dry. That's all.
I have NEVER heard dry ones were not okay. I would never buy them from the store. You don't know what they've done to them and they don't have to list it on the packaging because they are not eaten by humans or sold as pet food.
Just pick 'em up the nice ones off the ground.
Reply:No the pine cones might be infected or dirty and can harm the rabbit. Instead by fresh new ones to chew at Fabric Bonanza or Agway.
I need to know if it is safe for rabbits to chew on/eat pine cones from my yard. I read that you should bake them brefore giving them to the rabbit. The pine cones in my yard are pointy, is that bad for the rabbit?
Pine cones and rabbits?
According to the House Rabbit Society, dried out pine cones are good for rabbits. http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/toys....
You should just be very sure that there is no chance the pine cones are contaminated with any chemical insecticide, fertilizer, weed killer or any other harmful toxins that may have been sprayed on the tree or used on the ground where you found the pine cones.
Reply:I believe that there are specially treated, safe pine cones available at most pet stores. This should be safer because they are guarenteed to be pet-appropriate. If you want the rabbit to knaw his teeth on them, a better way to cut down his teeth would be to provide a salt block or cleanly shaven piece of wood. Maybe on your next trip to the pet store ask an employee or try a safer option that I suggested.
Reply:They're fine. No baking. Just make sure they are not sappy. They need to be dry. That's all.
I have NEVER heard dry ones were not okay. I would never buy them from the store. You don't know what they've done to them and they don't have to list it on the packaging because they are not eaten by humans or sold as pet food.
Just pick 'em up the nice ones off the ground.
Reply:No the pine cones might be infected or dirty and can harm the rabbit. Instead by fresh new ones to chew at Fabric Bonanza or Agway.
Pine needles are falling off of my pine trees?
I have three huge spruce pine trees in my yard. They are around 30 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Recently with the drought one half side of the tree is loosing all its needles. Is it infected with something? what do I need to do. There are some green portions of the tree left. It is effect two of my three trees. What can I do.
Pine needles are falling off of my pine trees?
Need a picture.
Pine needles are falling off of my pine trees?
Need a picture.
Pine, hamsters?
I currently use Woodshavings from PetsAtHome which are made from pine. I have 2 chinese hamsters (don't worry they are happy together!) and they constantly sneeze! I think it is because of the wood shavings.
Is pine harmfull for them?
and is there anywhere I can get suitable shavings, (either online or somewhere near fife, scotland)?
Pine, hamsters?
I JUST HAVE TO SAY YOU HAVE SUCH CUTE HAMSTERS!!!
BUT YES PINE IS HARMFUL TO THEM I FOUND THAT OUT WITH MY HAMSTERS I USED TO GET MINE FROM PETS AT HOME BUT NOW I DONT I USE...
TESCO VALUE WOOD SHAVING THEY ARE FINE!
YOU CAN ALSO USE SAND AND JUST HAMSTER BEDDING!
Reply:In pine, the main irritant is abietic acid, sometimes called sylvic acid. Hamsters exposed to cedar and pine wood over long periods of time have shown a clear link with chronic chest disease1. There is also a possible link with cancer and liver damage but the results of various studies are unclear and conflicting. I think you should try petsmart.com and get Carefresh Pet Bedding %26amp; Litter. It works great.!
Reply:yes it can cause respiratory problems and can give them splinters in their little feet.
There is stuff called CareFresh. its dust free, hypo allergenic, absorbs odor better than anything else i have used and is made from recycled paper. The packages look small but the stuff is compressed
Reply:Pine can be harmful to small animals.
Although, if it has been treated, it should be alright.
The thing with pine is the essential oils in the wood.
If you make sure it has been dried, then you shouldn't have a problem.
I use Kaytee Pine with my gerbils and have never had difficulties.
I would definitely change bedding, though.
Is pine harmfull for them?
and is there anywhere I can get suitable shavings, (either online or somewhere near fife, scotland)?
Pine, hamsters?
I JUST HAVE TO SAY YOU HAVE SUCH CUTE HAMSTERS!!!
BUT YES PINE IS HARMFUL TO THEM I FOUND THAT OUT WITH MY HAMSTERS I USED TO GET MINE FROM PETS AT HOME BUT NOW I DONT I USE...
TESCO VALUE WOOD SHAVING THEY ARE FINE!
YOU CAN ALSO USE SAND AND JUST HAMSTER BEDDING!
Reply:In pine, the main irritant is abietic acid, sometimes called sylvic acid. Hamsters exposed to cedar and pine wood over long periods of time have shown a clear link with chronic chest disease1. There is also a possible link with cancer and liver damage but the results of various studies are unclear and conflicting. I think you should try petsmart.com and get Carefresh Pet Bedding %26amp; Litter. It works great.!
Reply:yes it can cause respiratory problems and can give them splinters in their little feet.
There is stuff called CareFresh. its dust free, hypo allergenic, absorbs odor better than anything else i have used and is made from recycled paper. The packages look small but the stuff is compressed
Reply:Pine can be harmful to small animals.
Although, if it has been treated, it should be alright.
The thing with pine is the essential oils in the wood.
If you make sure it has been dried, then you shouldn't have a problem.
I use Kaytee Pine with my gerbils and have never had difficulties.
I would definitely change bedding, though.
Pine cones..?
what season do pine cones fall off the tree??
why do they do it?
how long would if take for a pine tree to grow from the cone??
and any thing else you know would be useful.... :)
Pine cones..?
What season do pine cones fall off the tree?
Answer: Usually during the late summer or fall seasons.
Why do they do it?
Answer: It's really the weight of the pine cone that makes it snap off. Also when pine cones fall to the ground seeds are usually despersed this way sometimes. It's also good for the tree that pine cones do fall off because it makes room for new ones. Wind and animals contribute to them falling off sometimes.
How long would if take for a pine tree to grow from the cone?
Answer: Don't you mean: How long would it take for a pine tree to grow from a seed? Well that depends. It may take several days, several weeks, or several months! Not only that, weather conditions have to be just right for the seed to germinate and survive on its own.
And anything else? Pine seeds may need stratification also. Usually a month or 2 in cold weather. When they are very young sprouts they may need in-direct light so they don't get cooked! And maybe a little protection from the wind. Pines when they are a few weeks old start to grow there true needles. If the seedling can survive its first dormant period of winter then that is how you will know that it is going to survive being in the wild!
Hope that helps.
miriam
why do they do it?
how long would if take for a pine tree to grow from the cone??
and any thing else you know would be useful.... :)
Pine cones..?
What season do pine cones fall off the tree?
Answer: Usually during the late summer or fall seasons.
Why do they do it?
Answer: It's really the weight of the pine cone that makes it snap off. Also when pine cones fall to the ground seeds are usually despersed this way sometimes. It's also good for the tree that pine cones do fall off because it makes room for new ones. Wind and animals contribute to them falling off sometimes.
How long would if take for a pine tree to grow from the cone?
Answer: Don't you mean: How long would it take for a pine tree to grow from a seed? Well that depends. It may take several days, several weeks, or several months! Not only that, weather conditions have to be just right for the seed to germinate and survive on its own.
And anything else? Pine seeds may need stratification also. Usually a month or 2 in cold weather. When they are very young sprouts they may need in-direct light so they don't get cooked! And maybe a little protection from the wind. Pines when they are a few weeks old start to grow there true needles. If the seedling can survive its first dormant period of winter then that is how you will know that it is going to survive being in the wild!
Hope that helps.
miriam
How many olives or pine nuts = 1 teaspoon of olive or pine nut oil?
How many olives are needed to make 5mls (1tsp) olive oil?
Also, how much olive oil is present in 1 olive?
What about pine nuts? How much oil is produced from one pine nut?
How many pine nuts (or what weight) would I need to produce 5mls of pine nut oil?
Or... where can I found out about oil yield, harvest and production?
How many olives or pine nuts = 1 teaspoon of olive or pine nut oil?
Olives 13% is oil. But in plants 10% can be obtained.
I think for 1 spoon oil 30-35grams of olive is outlayed. So it is quite expensive than the others.
No idea about the latter.
Also, how much olive oil is present in 1 olive?
What about pine nuts? How much oil is produced from one pine nut?
How many pine nuts (or what weight) would I need to produce 5mls of pine nut oil?
Or... where can I found out about oil yield, harvest and production?
How many olives or pine nuts = 1 teaspoon of olive or pine nut oil?
Olives 13% is oil. But in plants 10% can be obtained.
I think for 1 spoon oil 30-35grams of olive is outlayed. So it is quite expensive than the others.
No idea about the latter.
Pine-sol and the Rug Doctor?
My landlord lady rented a 'Rug Doctor' from the local grocery store.... She then bough a bottle of Pine-Sol to use in the 'Rug Doctor' instead of the carpit cleaning solution (beccause she is cheap)...
I have used a 'Rug Doctor' before... never with Pine-Sol..
My questions are... won't the Pine-Sol ruin the carpit? I hate the smell of Pine-Sol, will the carpit smell like the Pine-Sol forever then? Will the Pine-Sol ruin the 'Rug Doctor'?
Thanks!
Pine-sol and the Rug Doctor?
I don't suppose it will hurt the machine but might hurt the carpet better solution to cleaning is pouring in two cups of White Vinegar in the cleaning solution tank and just add the hot water carpets come out clean and fresh, never heard of using Pinesol as a rug cleaner sounds terrible I too hate the smell of Pinesol but if she prefers and knows it won't hurt her carpet then you should honor her wishes
This product is not recommended for use on wood, wall-to-wall carpet or with any other household chemicals.
Good Luck !
Reply:Your Welcome, and thank you for choosing my answer as best Report It
Reply:I don't think I would use the pine sol. Maybe use some vinegar (the smell will go away after it dries) and then use something like Resolve or 409 carpet cleaner that you can spray on and vacuum to give the carpet a fresher smell........I don't know, but I just can't imagine using pine sol because I think it would leave some sort of residue in the carpet even if you rinsed it with clear water several times.
As far as ruining the Rug Doctor, I doubt it, but I don't think I would want to be the one to find out. Maybe you should put a little bowl of pine sol out where the landlady can smell it and just tell her you used it, then toss it after she leaves.
Reply:Don't use the pine sol if you hate the smell of it. I've used things in them other than the Rug Doctor cleaners, but I don't think you're really supposed to. They are expensive. Since pine sol isn't meant for carpets, it might not be the best. I've used a bit of oxy clean with them before (worked great on the stains). I've tried vinegar in them--not the best smell either though. Maybe you could use just a touch of laundry detergent. Whatever you use, just make sure you don't put too much in because it will leave a residue. (I did that with the oxy clean and had to rinse with plain water twice to get it out.)
(edit) You should still use the anti-foam product where it says to. I think it can ruin the rug doctor if it gets too foamy in there. I've always still used the anti-foam no matter which cleaner I used with it. Do you think she'd splurge for it? If it should happen to break the machine, who will be responsible? Her because she rented it, or you because you used it?
Reply:I wouldn*t worry about being responsible for the rug machine since she had to sign for it when she rented it.
As for the carpet cleaning itself, I hate Pine Sol too it smells like outdoor toilets, but the new Pine Sol citrus is great.
I also wouldN*t worry about Pine Sol ruining the carpets since she told you to do it, just have her put it in writing that you won*t be responsible for any carpet damage (tell her a lawyer told you this) maybe she is too old or frail do push the machine around; I myself use ammonia in a steam cleaning machine (I have my own) and just use the anti foam stuff.
Reply:DO NOT USE PINE SOL IN THE RUG DOCTOR: IT WILL RUIN THE MACHINE AND YOUR CARPETS. U NEED TO USE THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE RUG DOCTOR MADE ESPECIALLY FOR THE CARPETS AND FOR THE MACHINE. U need to tell the land lord that if she wants to use the pinesol on your carpets she needs to do it herself and let her be responsible, cause if u do it and ruin the carpets u are responsible. If she is so cheap not to have the carpets cleaned then she needs to be the one to clean them herself and dont i repeat dont use pinesol in the rug doctor or the carpets and the machine are ruined. take care and i hope this helps...
Reply:do not use pinesol in the machine..its not going to clean your carpets as well and yes it may just ruin them..making them sticky..and if it does..it will be your fault when you move out.
buy the shampoo..even a generic brand if you wish..and when she comes to return the rug doctor...give her the receipt
I have used a 'Rug Doctor' before... never with Pine-Sol..
My questions are... won't the Pine-Sol ruin the carpit? I hate the smell of Pine-Sol, will the carpit smell like the Pine-Sol forever then? Will the Pine-Sol ruin the 'Rug Doctor'?
Thanks!
Pine-sol and the Rug Doctor?
I don't suppose it will hurt the machine but might hurt the carpet better solution to cleaning is pouring in two cups of White Vinegar in the cleaning solution tank and just add the hot water carpets come out clean and fresh, never heard of using Pinesol as a rug cleaner sounds terrible I too hate the smell of Pinesol but if she prefers and knows it won't hurt her carpet then you should honor her wishes
This product is not recommended for use on wood, wall-to-wall carpet or with any other household chemicals.
Good Luck !
Reply:Your Welcome, and thank you for choosing my answer as best Report It
Reply:I don't think I would use the pine sol. Maybe use some vinegar (the smell will go away after it dries) and then use something like Resolve or 409 carpet cleaner that you can spray on and vacuum to give the carpet a fresher smell........I don't know, but I just can't imagine using pine sol because I think it would leave some sort of residue in the carpet even if you rinsed it with clear water several times.
As far as ruining the Rug Doctor, I doubt it, but I don't think I would want to be the one to find out. Maybe you should put a little bowl of pine sol out where the landlady can smell it and just tell her you used it, then toss it after she leaves.
Reply:Don't use the pine sol if you hate the smell of it. I've used things in them other than the Rug Doctor cleaners, but I don't think you're really supposed to. They are expensive. Since pine sol isn't meant for carpets, it might not be the best. I've used a bit of oxy clean with them before (worked great on the stains). I've tried vinegar in them--not the best smell either though. Maybe you could use just a touch of laundry detergent. Whatever you use, just make sure you don't put too much in because it will leave a residue. (I did that with the oxy clean and had to rinse with plain water twice to get it out.)
(edit) You should still use the anti-foam product where it says to. I think it can ruin the rug doctor if it gets too foamy in there. I've always still used the anti-foam no matter which cleaner I used with it. Do you think she'd splurge for it? If it should happen to break the machine, who will be responsible? Her because she rented it, or you because you used it?
Reply:I wouldn*t worry about being responsible for the rug machine since she had to sign for it when she rented it.
As for the carpet cleaning itself, I hate Pine Sol too it smells like outdoor toilets, but the new Pine Sol citrus is great.
I also wouldN*t worry about Pine Sol ruining the carpets since she told you to do it, just have her put it in writing that you won*t be responsible for any carpet damage (tell her a lawyer told you this) maybe she is too old or frail do push the machine around; I myself use ammonia in a steam cleaning machine (I have my own) and just use the anti foam stuff.
Reply:DO NOT USE PINE SOL IN THE RUG DOCTOR: IT WILL RUIN THE MACHINE AND YOUR CARPETS. U NEED TO USE THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE RUG DOCTOR MADE ESPECIALLY FOR THE CARPETS AND FOR THE MACHINE. U need to tell the land lord that if she wants to use the pinesol on your carpets she needs to do it herself and let her be responsible, cause if u do it and ruin the carpets u are responsible. If she is so cheap not to have the carpets cleaned then she needs to be the one to clean them herself and dont i repeat dont use pinesol in the rug doctor or the carpets and the machine are ruined. take care and i hope this helps...
Reply:do not use pinesol in the machine..its not going to clean your carpets as well and yes it may just ruin them..making them sticky..and if it does..it will be your fault when you move out.
buy the shampoo..even a generic brand if you wish..and when she comes to return the rug doctor...give her the receipt
Durability of pine kitchen table?
How durable is pine for a kitchen/casual dining table
I ask because I want to build a table to math some chairs that I have and the chairs are pine. I originally thought oak would be the best, but I want it to match the chairs. And, needless to say, pine is more economical.
I just want to make sure that if I put the effort and cash into designing, and building the piece, I will have it for many years to come.
So, if you have a pine table that you use everyday, how has it stood the test of time?
Or, if you know alot about wood what are your thoughts?
Durability of pine kitchen table?
pine is a soft wood, therefore is not as durable as oak, maple, or other hardwoods. But pine can take on a very desirable distressed look, and since it matches your chairs, it will look nice with them.
Seal the wood well as it will take up spills readily and potentially stain. Avoid writing directly on the table---put a manila folder beneath your sheet of paper so your writing doesn't end up permanently engraved in the wood. Edges that are rounded do better than square edges as they tend to become blemished and torn up over time.
I had a pine table in daily use for years. It is in attractive condition in my friend's home as we speak. Some thoughtful care and a strong durable finish to start with will keep it nice forever.
Reply:Pine is soft and will dent a scratch easily. If you give it an antique look by scratching it and denting it at the time of finishing, then wipe a darker stain in the scratches, it will look great. After you wear it in later you can add more dark stain to the new scratches and it will continue to look good. If you wanted something that holds up better and doesn't have the dents and scratches you should use a hardwood like oak. You don't have to match the chairs to the table exactly, You can make them compliment each other with similar tones.
Reply:I have made many pieces of furniture from knotty pine over the years, including tables. I usually apply 3 or 4 coats of clear polyethylene varnish (ie Minwax) to protect the finish. Pine is softer than say, oak , and more susceptable to scratching , but easy to re-finish simply by sanding and re-appling varnish. Some people like a few nicks for that old fashioned look. I have yet to refinish a piece of furniture , but some stair treads installed about 10 years ago could use a touch-up. I use a Makita palm sander with 220 grit paper.
Reply:I've had a gorgeous pine bedroom suit for years. Its been very durable and still looks beautiful. The night stand has held up really well. I've had no problem with scratching or marring and its been thru 5 grandchildren, dogs and cats. I think it would be a good choice.
I ask because I want to build a table to math some chairs that I have and the chairs are pine. I originally thought oak would be the best, but I want it to match the chairs. And, needless to say, pine is more economical.
I just want to make sure that if I put the effort and cash into designing, and building the piece, I will have it for many years to come.
So, if you have a pine table that you use everyday, how has it stood the test of time?
Or, if you know alot about wood what are your thoughts?
Durability of pine kitchen table?
pine is a soft wood, therefore is not as durable as oak, maple, or other hardwoods. But pine can take on a very desirable distressed look, and since it matches your chairs, it will look nice with them.
Seal the wood well as it will take up spills readily and potentially stain. Avoid writing directly on the table---put a manila folder beneath your sheet of paper so your writing doesn't end up permanently engraved in the wood. Edges that are rounded do better than square edges as they tend to become blemished and torn up over time.
I had a pine table in daily use for years. It is in attractive condition in my friend's home as we speak. Some thoughtful care and a strong durable finish to start with will keep it nice forever.
Reply:Pine is soft and will dent a scratch easily. If you give it an antique look by scratching it and denting it at the time of finishing, then wipe a darker stain in the scratches, it will look great. After you wear it in later you can add more dark stain to the new scratches and it will continue to look good. If you wanted something that holds up better and doesn't have the dents and scratches you should use a hardwood like oak. You don't have to match the chairs to the table exactly, You can make them compliment each other with similar tones.
Reply:I have made many pieces of furniture from knotty pine over the years, including tables. I usually apply 3 or 4 coats of clear polyethylene varnish (ie Minwax) to protect the finish. Pine is softer than say, oak , and more susceptable to scratching , but easy to re-finish simply by sanding and re-appling varnish. Some people like a few nicks for that old fashioned look. I have yet to refinish a piece of furniture , but some stair treads installed about 10 years ago could use a touch-up. I use a Makita palm sander with 220 grit paper.
Reply:I've had a gorgeous pine bedroom suit for years. Its been very durable and still looks beautiful. The night stand has held up really well. I've had no problem with scratching or marring and its been thru 5 grandchildren, dogs and cats. I think it would be a good choice.
Pine trees causing global warming?
Who's next? This is Wayne in eastern Virginia. Hi, Wayne. It's nice to have you with us on the EIB Network.
CALLER: Hi, Rush. How are you today?
RUSH: Good, sir. Thank you.
CALLER: Sorry I missed your blue funk, but I may add to it a little bit. The Blue Ridge Mountains stretch all the way from Maine to Georgia.
RUSH: Yup.
CALLER: They get their name, the Blue Ridge Mountains, because -- I'm a Ph.D. chemist -- and pine trees exude a compound called "pinene" that is all carbon and hydrogen.
RUSH: Wait. How do you spell that, pinene?
CALLER: P-i-n-e-n-e.
RUSH: Pinene, and it's all carbon and all hydrogen?
CALLER: Yes. It's also got a double bond which makes it reactive.
RUSH: So what's the point? We gotta cut down pine trees?
CALLER: That's right. The point is, every pine tree in the country should be cut down to reduce the carbon we put into the atmosphere.
RUSH: But then what would happen to the Blue Ridge range?
CALLER: It would disappear. You'd cut down all the pine trees.
RUSH: Well, we can't cut down trees. The environmentalists won't let us cut down trees, but they'll burn the next time a fire breaks out.
CALLER: (laughing) I know that. But they're just being so idiotic about the whole thing.
RUSH: So you are not a member of the "consensus" of scientists who believes in this man-made global warming hoax?
CALLER: No, I believe that there may be some climatic change going on, but I don't believe it's global warming, and I don't believe that we have enough data to predict what's going to happen in the next 50 years.
RUSH: Of course not. That's why they say 50 years, instead of next year. Because 50 years, "Oh, we can't afford to wait! We've got time to fix it: raise taxes, roll back your lifestyles, make some sacrifices, vote Democrat, and go socialist."
CALLER: That's right. I've done enough modeling, computer modeling to know that I can tweak the parameters on the model and make it say anything I want to.
RUSH: Well, of course. Exactly. The models do not factor in all the relevant data anyway, such as precipitation, because we can't even measure every drop of precipitation that happens on the planet every day. We simply don't have the ability. We don't have the systems. We don't have the equipment, and when you leave precipitation out of these models, it renders them worthless. You know, you, as someone who doesn't believe in the man-made aspect of the warming that is going on -- according to Algore, you, Wayne -- are an "outlier."
CALLER: Yes, I know. In scientific data, I would be called an outlier in statistics and just chopped off at the ankles.
RUSH: Now, you know, but I want to make sure everybody else knows. Outlier is spelled o-u-t-l-i-e-r, and it's not that you're lying. It means that you are on the fringes.
CALLER: That's right.
RUSH: You're way outside the "mainstream of accepted science" on this bogus hoax.
CALLER: That's right -- and in science, outliers are ignored.
RUSH: In fact, they are totally ignored.
CALLER: Yes.
RUSH: That's why they're called outliers. All right, thanks, Wayne. I appreciate that. Well, so what? We're going to have to cut down every pine tree to eliminate... Well, that's sacrifice. Sacrifice. Bye-bye Christmas trees! Cut down all the pine trees. A Christmas tree is a relative of the pine tree. By the way, the Brits, some stupid government agency in the UK has warned Santa Claus to lose weight because he's setting a bad example for British kids. I kid you not. I have that and more coming up on the program in the stacks of stuff.
Pine trees causing global warming?
I don't like pine trees either there are a lot of them in north Florida ant the make sticky stuff all over your car, what you mean that is the Jolly Green giant making the Sticky stuff.
Reply:This is not even a question.
I care about a chemist's opinion about global warming only slightly more than I care about Rush Limbaugh's opinion. Based on this transcript, both are completely oblivious to the science behind global warming. Assuming that this caller is even really a chemist, which I doubt.
Reply:more silly BS from Rush. It is obvious that this was just another one of his stunts rather than an actual caller, considering the fact that anyone with half a brain realizes that just because something is bound up in an organism contains carbon and hydrogen, doesn't mean it is affecting our atmosphere, or mean that it creates excess CO2.
This is more of Rush's "amateur" geologist stuff that he claimed when he was filling the airwaves with misinformation about Mars.
The stuff is liquid at 20 degrees C with a boiling point of 155 degrees C. any intelligent chemist would realize that this stuff isn't getting into our atmosphere in any significant amount other than a few pine trees blasted off the top of Volcanoes.
This stupidity is like saying Diamonds are bad for the environment because they are mostly Carbon.
Reply:Don't know your exact point, but if you're trying to deny global warming, your about three years behind the times. It's proven, its happening, and if you have children, you MIGHT want to care about it rather than btching and moaning and saying its some conspiracy. Even the big oil companies are trying to find ways to reduce fossil fuel use. The debate is over.
Reply:No, they don't. They sequester more carbon than they release (unless burned, then all of their carbon is released.
Reducing carbon emissions (to curb, halt or reverse global warming induced by the green house effect) is all about reducing the man made emissions that have tipped the atmospheric balance, not the natural ones. The natural emissions were there before the industrial revolution. That is the baseline below which we need not worry, so it is acceptable that they remain.
True, reducing natural emissions would be like an offset for allowing man made emissions to remain for a time. But just about everyone thinks its better to work on the man-made emissions. Certainly no one is advocating cutting down forest to combat global warming, except for the phantom liberals in the minds of Rush listeners.
Reply:The only thing Limbaugh is an expert in, and can offer any relevant tips on, is how to get your dirty hands on lots and lots of Oxycontin prescriptions. .
Reply:Lets get rid of Christmas and call it simply a day of giving to friends and family something that should happen all year long anyhow .
Why invent a story to tell kids in the first place you have to explain latter was just that a story .
People then talk about santa for the rest of their lives .
Its how they get people to talk about Jesus which they then do the rest of their lives .
Only as you get older you find out no Santa No Jesus just people making money off the stories .
Reply:Thanks for the read, I love Rush. Good point. Lets avoid the Christmas rush (christian holliday by the way) and cut all the pine trees down now.
irene
CALLER: Hi, Rush. How are you today?
RUSH: Good, sir. Thank you.
CALLER: Sorry I missed your blue funk, but I may add to it a little bit. The Blue Ridge Mountains stretch all the way from Maine to Georgia.
RUSH: Yup.
CALLER: They get their name, the Blue Ridge Mountains, because -- I'm a Ph.D. chemist -- and pine trees exude a compound called "pinene" that is all carbon and hydrogen.
RUSH: Wait. How do you spell that, pinene?
CALLER: P-i-n-e-n-e.
RUSH: Pinene, and it's all carbon and all hydrogen?
CALLER: Yes. It's also got a double bond which makes it reactive.
RUSH: So what's the point? We gotta cut down pine trees?
CALLER: That's right. The point is, every pine tree in the country should be cut down to reduce the carbon we put into the atmosphere.
RUSH: But then what would happen to the Blue Ridge range?
CALLER: It would disappear. You'd cut down all the pine trees.
RUSH: Well, we can't cut down trees. The environmentalists won't let us cut down trees, but they'll burn the next time a fire breaks out.
CALLER: (laughing) I know that. But they're just being so idiotic about the whole thing.
RUSH: So you are not a member of the "consensus" of scientists who believes in this man-made global warming hoax?
CALLER: No, I believe that there may be some climatic change going on, but I don't believe it's global warming, and I don't believe that we have enough data to predict what's going to happen in the next 50 years.
RUSH: Of course not. That's why they say 50 years, instead of next year. Because 50 years, "Oh, we can't afford to wait! We've got time to fix it: raise taxes, roll back your lifestyles, make some sacrifices, vote Democrat, and go socialist."
CALLER: That's right. I've done enough modeling, computer modeling to know that I can tweak the parameters on the model and make it say anything I want to.
RUSH: Well, of course. Exactly. The models do not factor in all the relevant data anyway, such as precipitation, because we can't even measure every drop of precipitation that happens on the planet every day. We simply don't have the ability. We don't have the systems. We don't have the equipment, and when you leave precipitation out of these models, it renders them worthless. You know, you, as someone who doesn't believe in the man-made aspect of the warming that is going on -- according to Algore, you, Wayne -- are an "outlier."
CALLER: Yes, I know. In scientific data, I would be called an outlier in statistics and just chopped off at the ankles.
RUSH: Now, you know, but I want to make sure everybody else knows. Outlier is spelled o-u-t-l-i-e-r, and it's not that you're lying. It means that you are on the fringes.
CALLER: That's right.
RUSH: You're way outside the "mainstream of accepted science" on this bogus hoax.
CALLER: That's right -- and in science, outliers are ignored.
RUSH: In fact, they are totally ignored.
CALLER: Yes.
RUSH: That's why they're called outliers. All right, thanks, Wayne. I appreciate that. Well, so what? We're going to have to cut down every pine tree to eliminate... Well, that's sacrifice. Sacrifice. Bye-bye Christmas trees! Cut down all the pine trees. A Christmas tree is a relative of the pine tree. By the way, the Brits, some stupid government agency in the UK has warned Santa Claus to lose weight because he's setting a bad example for British kids. I kid you not. I have that and more coming up on the program in the stacks of stuff.
Pine trees causing global warming?
I don't like pine trees either there are a lot of them in north Florida ant the make sticky stuff all over your car, what you mean that is the Jolly Green giant making the Sticky stuff.
Reply:This is not even a question.
I care about a chemist's opinion about global warming only slightly more than I care about Rush Limbaugh's opinion. Based on this transcript, both are completely oblivious to the science behind global warming. Assuming that this caller is even really a chemist, which I doubt.
Reply:more silly BS from Rush. It is obvious that this was just another one of his stunts rather than an actual caller, considering the fact that anyone with half a brain realizes that just because something is bound up in an organism contains carbon and hydrogen, doesn't mean it is affecting our atmosphere, or mean that it creates excess CO2.
This is more of Rush's "amateur" geologist stuff that he claimed when he was filling the airwaves with misinformation about Mars.
The stuff is liquid at 20 degrees C with a boiling point of 155 degrees C. any intelligent chemist would realize that this stuff isn't getting into our atmosphere in any significant amount other than a few pine trees blasted off the top of Volcanoes.
This stupidity is like saying Diamonds are bad for the environment because they are mostly Carbon.
Reply:Don't know your exact point, but if you're trying to deny global warming, your about three years behind the times. It's proven, its happening, and if you have children, you MIGHT want to care about it rather than btching and moaning and saying its some conspiracy. Even the big oil companies are trying to find ways to reduce fossil fuel use. The debate is over.
Reply:No, they don't. They sequester more carbon than they release (unless burned, then all of their carbon is released.
Reducing carbon emissions (to curb, halt or reverse global warming induced by the green house effect) is all about reducing the man made emissions that have tipped the atmospheric balance, not the natural ones. The natural emissions were there before the industrial revolution. That is the baseline below which we need not worry, so it is acceptable that they remain.
True, reducing natural emissions would be like an offset for allowing man made emissions to remain for a time. But just about everyone thinks its better to work on the man-made emissions. Certainly no one is advocating cutting down forest to combat global warming, except for the phantom liberals in the minds of Rush listeners.
Reply:The only thing Limbaugh is an expert in, and can offer any relevant tips on, is how to get your dirty hands on lots and lots of Oxycontin prescriptions. .
Reply:Lets get rid of Christmas and call it simply a day of giving to friends and family something that should happen all year long anyhow .
Why invent a story to tell kids in the first place you have to explain latter was just that a story .
People then talk about santa for the rest of their lives .
Its how they get people to talk about Jesus which they then do the rest of their lives .
Only as you get older you find out no Santa No Jesus just people making money off the stories .
Reply:Thanks for the read, I love Rush. Good point. Lets avoid the Christmas rush (christian holliday by the way) and cut all the pine trees down now.
irene
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