Dicksonia antarctica protection survey
- Dave Brown
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Re: Tree fern protection survey
Suggestions for questions
Ball of fleece in crown in conjunction with below.
Cut off fronds and wrap all winter,regardless.
Cut off fronds and wrap only when freezes forecast.
Cut off fronds and drape (cover) all winter, regardless.
Cut off fronds and drape (cover) only when freezes forecast.
Leave fronds on, gathered up. and wrap all winter, regardless.
Leave fronds on, gathered up, and wrap only when freezes forecast.
Leave fronds on and drape (cover) all winter, regardless.
Leave fronds on and drape (cover) only when freezes forecast.
Don't do anything
Wing it, deciding what to do as the winter unfolds
Ball of fleece in crown in conjunction with below.
Cut off fronds and wrap all winter,regardless.
Cut off fronds and wrap only when freezes forecast.
Cut off fronds and drape (cover) all winter, regardless.
Cut off fronds and drape (cover) only when freezes forecast.
Leave fronds on, gathered up. and wrap all winter, regardless.
Leave fronds on, gathered up, and wrap only when freezes forecast.
Leave fronds on and drape (cover) all winter, regardless.
Leave fronds on and drape (cover) only when freezes forecast.
Don't do anything
Wing it, deciding what to do as the winter unfolds
Best regards
Dave
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Re: Tree fern protection survey
^ Much better!
I'd vote wing it from that selection.
Although I intend to cover/drape whenever a freeze is expected, I may well wrap and leave on if circumstances disctate.
I'd vote wing it from that selection.
Although I intend to cover/drape whenever a freeze is expected, I may well wrap and leave on if circumstances disctate.
Re: Tree fern protection survey
I'm in the
"Don't do anything" camp as long as we are talking about Dicksonia antarctica's
"Don't do anything" camp as long as we are talking about Dicksonia antarctica's
Leigh
Re: Tree fern protection survey
weather changes quickly and hourly in winter, so all the time i would suggestTom2006 wrote:But only when required.fern Rob wrote:I wouldn't advise anyone not to protect tree ferns through winter.Tom2006 wrote:Just do what you feel is right. No need to wrap all winter in most parts of the UK. I wouldn't advise anyone does but respect that some do.
Re: Tree fern protection survey
i think another survey is in orderDave Brown wrote:Suggestions for questions
Ball of fleece in crown in conjunction with below.
Cut off fronds and wrap all winter,regardless.
Cut off fronds and wrap only when freezes forecast.
Cut off fronds and drape (cover) all winter, regardless.
Cut off fronds and drape (cover) only when freezes forecast.
Leave fronds on, gathered up. and wrap all winter, regardless.
Leave fronds on, gathered up, and wrap only when freezes forecast.
Leave fronds on and drape (cover) all winter, regardless.
Leave fronds on and drape (cover) only when freezes forecast.
Don't do anything
Wing it, deciding what to do as the winter unfolds
Re: Tree fern protection survey
Or maybe notfern Rob wrote:i think another survey is in orderDave Brown wrote:Suggestions for questions
Ball of fleece in crown in conjunction with below.
Cut off fronds and wrap all winter,regardless.
Cut off fronds and wrap only when freezes forecast.
Cut off fronds and drape (cover) all winter, regardless.
Cut off fronds and drape (cover) only when freezes forecast.
Leave fronds on, gathered up. and wrap all winter, regardless.
Leave fronds on, gathered up, and wrap only when freezes forecast.
Leave fronds on and drape (cover) all winter, regardless.
Leave fronds on and drape (cover) only when freezes forecast.
Don't do anything
Wing it, deciding what to do as the winter unfolds
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Re: Tree fern protection survey
I have changed the survey vote so unfortunately we all have to start again. Hopefully this will give a better idea of what members do
Best regards
Dave
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Re: Tree fern protection survey
If you are VERY unlucky and we ever have a severe winter again you may have to do this the following year if protection is not used........
Re: Tree fern protection survey
I remember that well, it was quite settled where it was hey kris
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Re: Tree fern protection survey
sanatic1234 wrote: I remember that well, it was quite settled where it was hey kris
It's my favourite video as its the only time my wife has helped in the garden! (Plus an flash of knickers!
WARNING! The video does contain some upsetting scenes so Rob you may want to give it a miss.
Re: Tree fern protection survey
It put up a hell of a fight.Mine came out fine as they didnt get a chance to root It still hurts
Re: Tree fern protection survey
I think Rob will leave the forum if he see's that vidjo againYorkshire Kris wrote:sanatic1234 wrote: I remember that well, it was quite settled where it was hey kris
It's my favourite video as its the only time my wife has helped in the garden! (Plus an flash of knickers!
WARNING! The video does contain some upsetting scenes so Rob you may want to give it a miss.