Recent content by GoldenTriangleIL

Been buying the wire from Menards that Hoytvectrix linked above. Best price I have found.

I did not scarify the seeds at all, and yes I left them in my garage refrigerator in a ziplock bag with a moist paper towel from November of 2021 when I gathered them until I planted them in spring of 2023.

You seemed to be knowledgeable on this subject of which I am not. I would like to get your take (hopefully not highjacking the thread) on the ideal way to utilize the "green manure" benefits of my rotation. I plant Mammoth Red Clover with my cereal grains, pea, and light radish in fall. I will...

Late to the party, but I had very good luck with persimmon seeds I picked up off ground (not out of excrement) that I stratified for two winters. I bet germination was pushing 40-50% which was more than satisfactory for me. Once planted persimmons are about the last tree to leaf out so give them...

I've noticed for the last few years that the acorns from northern red oak are not consumed by deer or any type of wildlife on my property. All other white oaks, pin oaks, and shingle oaks are eaten but not northern red oak, which seem to be heavy producers. Has anyone else noticed this or have...

Big fan of ROD but I'm not following the strategy of planting that many plants in that small of space.

Spray out all of the cool season grasses and see what's in your seed banks. Not sure on the go-to shrubs in PA, but Plum, Dogwoods, Viburnum, Hazelnut, Elderberry, etc may be good choices for fast food/cover. You can plant them directly into the trees you down but may want to provide additional...

As suggested above, ERC and shrubs can provide a good screen. I would also add pin oak to that list if they will grow in your area. They grow fast and hold their leaves most of the winter.

I have copious amounts of pin oak seedlings and would like to distribute them to areas in need of mast trees. Any thoughts on long term survival or growth if the taproot is severed in the process? Some of these seedlings have substantial tap roots. Any strategies/thoughts/concerns before I do...

I believe the consensus opinion amongst plotters is that the clover will eventually overtake the alfalfa. IMO, not really a benefit to mixing them as Alfalfa will be attractive for almost the same amount of time clover is and is generally more attractive until the frosts come. Even in the dead...

I have had good experience with it from a persistence and attractiveness standpoint. Seemed to establish as quickly as other clovers. The severe drought we had this summer fall really knocked it back but not anymore (probably less) than other clover varieties. Would definitely plant again, and I...

A word of warning (not legal advice), most states recognize some form of the legal concept of "Adverse Possession." If your neighbor is encroaching onto your property and continues to do so, he can eventually obtain ownership of it if certain conditions/elements are met. A survey would reveal if...

You should be fine, but I've never tried it specifically on oaks. However, its considered a grass only selective herbicide. Probably wouldn't hurt to test it on a seedling if you have concerns.

Native, our deer must have similar preferences. Perhaps it's just easier to detect, but my Red Clover plantings appear to be browsed much more heavily than my white clover plots, especially this time of year. Once fall arrives, the whites begin to shine but until then, red clover reigns supreme...

Bur and SWO for your white oaks, that far north I would use Pin oaks as opposed to Shumard. Mulberry is also a good often overlooked choice. Silky and Red Oshier dogwood planted into cut tree tops.