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  1. Travis Aasen

    Bur Oak vs Asian Beetles

    I seem to be having a problem with Asian Beetles eating my Bur oak leaves. Not like a lot of plants they decimate with swarms, but they are doing a number as single beetles.. Thoughts or preventatives any one has used. I've used Sevin in the past on other plants and feel as those beetles just...
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    1st Year Crab apples

    Hi forum friends - My 21 crab apples have done ABSOLUTELY fantastic since they were planted end of April/1st of May. Far exceeded my expectations for first year crabs in less than ideal soil in Northern WI. End of July is littl over a week away and my food plots will be going in like many in...
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    Supplies for Spring -- Little Gudiance

    Good Morning, - I have 19 Crabapple trees coming from 3 venders this spring. I'd like to start stocking up on Fence & Posts so I don't go dropping 1000$ come spring. Questions: 60" high fence? or 48" do the trick? 2 t posts per tree What length of fence to make the circumference and...
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    Dilema - Too many potted hybrid oaks going into WI Winter

    Looking for some wintering advice: I have less than a dozen or so potted Chinquapin oaks as I head into a Wi winter. So, do I take these into a heated garage (45-50 degrees) or leave them in their 2.5 gallon pots outside? I will not be able to get these into the ground this year in all...
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    School me on "Beaked Hazelnut"

    Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening - I've come across huge patches of beaked hazelnut on my property (North Central, Wisconsin). The stuff is THICK & NASTY and looks amazing at screening. Anyone have experience at propagation? Quick grower? Do Deer like the little hazelnuts? How old until...
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    All Pelletized lime created equal? Fertilizer Q as well

    Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening, - I have a first year no-till food plot in "process" in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Goal is essentially to plant some Rye, Oats, Clover, radish this fall. The summer buckwheat was a failure due to deer browse and a PH that didn't move off the initial soil test...
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    New loppers for some habitat management

    Bent my old pair today (cheap harbor freight from years ago)as I continue to assault the balsams on my property. This food plot is going to be the death of me! Looking for some new loppers... bite the bullet and buy stihl? Or, another brand? I’m open. Think I have a rain day tomorrow so I can...
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    2021 North Central Wisconsin “Lake Farm” - 35 acres on two lakes and surrounded by National Forest

    I thought I would start documenting my little slice of heaven in Northern WI. My wife and I closed on the property earlier this month after several delays. Like all properties this one has great potential, but a ton of work ahead. Quick details: My 35 acres borders a national forest (2000+ AC...
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    New Wisconsin Member (Oneida and Waukesha Counties)

    Hi - Wisconsin representation reporting in. We live in Waukesha county on a small 1/2 acre parcel in suburban America, but have 33 acres in Oneida County. The 33 acres borders a national forest, contains access to an unnamed small lake, has marsh area, full swamp, mature hardwoods, and small...
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