Tarkus
@tarkus
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Joined: Oct 6, 2011
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

Well we certainly do get more winter rain than snow, unfortunately. But I was planning on providing some type of opening to give some ventilation.As f...

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

I think I'll change my original plan from the straw to basically plastic wrap with heat tape. I"ll just have to make sure they don't get heated too mu...

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

I think all this depends on whether these 2 make it through their first winter. I know with proper care they should be fine but since I'm new at this,...

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

I'm in Harford County and have literally checked every nursery within a "reasonable" distance of my house. I also include a few stops at Hd and Lowes....

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

I actually recall one nursery that had no idea whatsoever that you could get palms for a 7A climate.I will keep your suggestion in mind about Norfolk ...

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

I never really thought about that but now that you mention it, I agree.Anyway, I couldn't find any in my area and went through TyTy online. I believe ...

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

Pictures of my trachys right after planting in August.

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

yeah I'm not so savvy with the pc. I noticed I had a pic here at my office and not sure how to insert it, and of course my lunch break is just about o...

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

Oh yeah, they stand about 4-5' to the very top but when I do get to posting any pics you'll notice they did take a little beating from when Hurricane ...

14 years ago
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RE: Proper winter care for Trachy

Thanks to all for the advice. I think I'll give the Christmas light/heat tape options more consideration now. Unfortunately i don't have an outlet any...

14 years ago
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