Recent content by Grapevine

Well, I'm glad we can agree that cultivated lands are at no risk to woody shrub invasives like AO, MFR and Bush Honeysuckle. Before I go any further, let me first say I do not advocate planting any of the above mentioned plants. But at least in PA they are ubiquitous. They grow along every...

Yeah, I understand all the evils of invasives. But let me get this straight - you are saying that woody shrubs like multiflora rose, autumn olive, and I assume bush honeysuckle as well can take over cultivated land ????? Really??? I understand the Johnsongrass challenge, but are you really...

I'm thinking I need to know more from those who are so worried about invasives. Do you have a lot of land fallow and in Gov programs or are you worried about them taking over cultivated lands?

It's a plain old Black Oak.

It is a plain old run of the mill Black Oak.

My understanding is that beech browse has one of the lowest nutritional values of any hardwood. The PA Game Commission has documented deer starving to death with a belly full of beech browse. The nuts on the other hand are high in protein and fats.

Beechnuts are a favorite of deer bear and turkey. Also one of the best fire woods.

My sawtooth are just about done. But that's OK because the doe are here, the bucks are chasing - with 1 week to go. My chestnuts last into the 1st week in Oct and sawtooth start dropping at about that time into early November. The deer definitely seek them out. Make sure you get acorns from...

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Miracle-Gro-50-Quart-Potting-Mix/999990016 While Promix seems to be better, especially if mixed with pine bark mulch, this miracle grow potting mix is soilless and works well - and is a heck of a lot easier to find. It drains well and has micro-nutrients added. I have...