For questions about plant damage caused by strong winds.
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Hardy plants for wind break in the Rocky Mountain West?
Here in Montana, high winds are a common cause for both gardening problems and poor energy efficiency in homes (as well as maintenance issues). Can anyone recommend some low-maintenance plants that ...
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How can I determine which trees are unsafe in strong winds?
We had some fairly extreme weather in the UK, enough wind to blow over a tree. Luckily nobody was hurt as the trunk rested larger branches, narrowly missing the neighbours fence. The trunk and ...
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Why is the ground moving around my tree?
Quick question. There are 3 tree surgeons in my local area and none are available today...
I have a tree which is about the height of my house. If I wrap my hands around the trunk the trunk is about ...
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How to protect broccoli seedlings from high winds?
I am experimenting this autumn with more autumn/winter vegetables than I am used to. I have cabbages and leeks near maturity which will be the main events, but I've also put in some August sown purple ...
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How are wind flattened plants realigned?
Holy cats, that was a nice storm last night. 100 MPH gusts have flattened my 12in tall tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
This morning I straightened them out by propping them up with a ...
