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Hi Sue,
Who has a Japanese Maple? I think they are big trees?
No, do not let your husband trim trees. I hire tree trimmers every other year. Too dangerous after a certain age to start climbing, especially with a chain saw.
“I open up” yard chores in March/April, and wind stuff down in October.
Also close down water feature until spring.
Where do you live? You mentioned cold weather. Are you on the east coast?
Hope your thumb surgery goes well. Is it arthritis?
I have a rare form of arthritis, that is controlled by diet.
I had one attack many, many years ago. That was enough for me.
Take care,
Funcountess
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@funcountess I am the one with a Japanese maple in need of attention. It is in a container along with some perennial bulbs. I think on the south side of the house, off the deck, will work for planting. There are some tall trees in next lot so it shouldn't get too much sun, and the house will probably break some of the winds that come through. I will try to save it, but not too worried it it falls under my brown thumb spell ;))
@sueinmn I ordered the Straw Bale Gardening book! Whoo-hoo! Waiting for it to come, so I can study it and see about getting started on at least a single bale.
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@funcountess I have Japanese Maples. We got them because they are quick-growing and we were replacing large elms that had been infected with Dutch Elm disease. I would say they are a medium-sized tree rather than large. They are about 10 years old and the trunks are only about 10" diameter.