moneypitmike Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Here are a couple of holes the woodpecker put in. It must be quite the bird--too low in the tree for it to be a pileated one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 What a pecker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 What a pecker. Lots of bugs in a dead tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I like streets lined with majestic sycamore trees, I think they look like Ents. Of course, they need most soil to thrive. Personally, if stick to maple. ...keep it the same. I also like streets lined with Sycamores. There were a few towns by me growing up in PA that had towering Sycamores lining the streets--pretty majestic. But, Sycamores are also have issues. I had a 300yr old Sycamore in my front yard. It was massive, one of the biggest in PA. Mine and many other sycamores around me got Anthracnose, which basically results in the leaves browning and dropping from April through Dec, almost nonstop. Its terrible. The tree wont be bare and it regrows leaves, but it consistently drops leaves, twigs and Fruit balls all Spring, Summer and Fall. We didn't have many old large Sugar Maples in PA, so I have always loved that about New England. I would stick with some type of Sugar Maple since you already have them there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I also like streets lined with Sycamores. There were a few towns by me growing up in PA that had towering Sycamores lining the streets--pretty majestic. But, Sycamores are also have issues. I had a 300yr old Sycamore in my front yard. It was massive, one of the biggest in PA. Mine and many other sycamores around me got Anthracnose, which basically results in the leaves browning and dropping from April through Dec, almost nonstop. Its terrible. The tree wont be bare and it regrows leaves, but it consistently drops leaves, twigs and Fruit balls all Spring, Summer and Fall. We didn't have many old large Sugar Maples in PA, so I have always loved that about New England. I would stick with some type of Sugar Maple since you already have them there. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Black Locust grows fast and well next to roads and generally crappy areas, they actually plant it in Europe because it tolerates road side pollution so well. Of course...its invasive...and might be illegal to plant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 might not even be able to burn this year....or might have to burn illegally....snow pack covering the brush pile through April? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I also like streets lined with Sycamores. There were a few towns by me growing up in PA that had towering Sycamores lining the streets--pretty majestic. But, Sycamores are also have issues. I had a 300yr old Sycamore in my front yard. It was massive, one of the biggest in PA. Mine and many other sycamores around me got Anthracnose, which basically results in the leaves browning and dropping from April through Dec, almost nonstop. Its terrible. The tree wont be bare and it regrows leaves, but it consistently drops leaves, twigs and Fruit balls all Spring, Summer and Fall. We didn't have many old large Sugar Maples in PA, so I have always loved that about New England. I would stick with some type of Sugar Maple since you already have them there. You guys ever see the Pinchot Sycamore in Simsbury ct? That thing is a beast. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinchot_Sycamore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerz_nailz Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Here are a couple of holes the woodpecker put in. It must be quite the bird--too low in the tree for it to be a pileated one. It could be a pileated woodpecker. This one was out back right at ground level. By the time I got my camera out he was at about 6' or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Black Locust grows fast and well next to roads and generally crappy areas, they actually plant it in Europe because it tolerates road side pollution so well. Of course...its invasive...and might be illegal to plant? It does grow like a weed. Also, might have the highest BTU of any firewood out there, but it's a b**ch to light. might not even be able to burn this year....or might have to burn illegally....snow pack covering the brush pile through April? I was lamenting that, too. I may have to go the route of the year-round agricultural burn. Abutting farmland, ftw. You guys ever see the Pinchot Sycamore in Simsbury ct? That thing is a beast. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinchot_Sycamore I used to drive by that when my daughters were living in West Hartford. Really nice tree. It could be a pileated woodpecker. This one was out back right at ground level. By the time I got my camera out he was at about 6' or so. 20091219-IMG_2064.jpg That was my reaction to the hole; I dismissed it given the height as the pileated are usually WAY up on a tree. But, given what you saw, perhaps that was it. 43.1/35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Agricultural Burn? Does that mean you can burn outside typical periods? How do I qualify? lol. Yes I actually read somewhere that black locust has the same BTU content as anthracite, seems far fetched to me. I haven't actually tried to burn any myself, haven't had the opportunity. Surprised its hard to light, as they say you can even burn it green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 You guys ever see the Pinchot Sycamore in Simsbury ct? That thing is a beast. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinchot_Sycamore Wow, that thing is a monster....says 28' diameter, crazy. The one had a had at my old house I measured at 20-21' I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 You guys ever see the Pinchot Sycamore in Simsbury ct? That thing is a beast. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinchot_Sycamore Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 similar to the butterball sycamore in Sunderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 From areas that have melted I don;t see much in the way of snow mold. I'm really surprised at that. It actually looks fairly good. Can';t wait to get out there after mud season ends and tackle the cleanup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 From areas that have melted I don;t see much in the way of snow mold. I'm really surprised at that. It actually looks fairly good. Can';t wait to get out there after mud season ends and tackle the cleanupcleanup complete today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 cleanup complete today Pics please. I wonder if you are meticulous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Pics please. I wonder if you are meticulous? I wonder if your OCD makes you cringe with every gust of wind dropping a twig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 I wonder if your OCD makes you cringe with every gust of wind dropping a twig Lets see some pics of the yard!! get em up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerz_nailz Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 cleanup complete today The snow is all gone in the fenced in dog area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 The snow is all gone in the fenced in dog area?only piles left, was great to get all the debris picked up and raked out. Fire pit ready to roll, picked up a bunch of pallets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I dropped my lime and fertilizer down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Put first feeding down yesterday. Some asked for a feeding program. This flyer is what the local Deere landscape guys put out . Basically the same as has been mentioned here already . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Put first feeding down yesterday. Some asked for a feeding program. This flyer is what the local Deere landscape guys put out . Basically the same as has been mentioned here already . As i said in a in earlier post, I don't put down any early spring nitrogen (stated reasons in post) But i know most people do, and for those who want to follow that schedule from John deere, I don't see any dates that correspond with the treatments listed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 As i said in a in earlier post, I don't put down any early spring nitrogen (stated reasons in post) But i know most people do, and for those who want to follow that schedule from John deere, I don't see any dates that correspond with the treatments listed? Around here 1st application around this time and then each application about every 5-6 (give or take) weeks is what they suggest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerz_nailz Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Here's a Lesco schedule with some dates I got from John Deere landscapes in South Windsor, Ct a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerz_nailz Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Last year I put down dimension on April 22 when forsythia was in full bloom around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Yup..as we stated earlier.. fert dimension merit fert winterizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Well front is almost all clear of snow. Back needs some work, but will try to tackle stuff this week if weather cooperates. What a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Well front is almost all clear of snow. Back needs some work, but will try to tackle stuff this week if weather cooperates. What a mess. Don't do any raking until it dries out. Maybe you can tiptoe and creep to pick up sticks/branches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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