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Care of Evergreens in Winter 
The main requirement in the winter care of evergreens Heavy sleet can cause great harm to evergreens, 
is to supply plenty of moisture. Although evergreens especially to Junipers. the branches are loaded 
are to a certain degree dormant in winter, there is down and cause the tree to bend or even snape 
always some activity going on in the trees caused by If the sleet remains on the trees a long time 
winds and bright sun drawing moisture from the foliage. they may remain bent even after the sleet is gone. 
See illustration below. Under no circumstances 
An especially good watering should be given just should one try to straighten the tree as long as 
before the ground freezes solidly. This will make the the branches and the trunk are frozen. After the 
roots freeze wet and retain the necessary moisture. tree is pliable a long stick may be used to 
If the winter is dry, sane watering should be done | straighten the tree. PS 
even if the ground is frozen. ay, 
Evergreens planted in Fall should be mulched with 
dead leaves or straw, at least 8 to 10 inches deep. 
This mulch should be weighed down with boards or 
heavy sticks and be left on all winter. This will 
prevent alternate freezing and thawing, which is so 
harmful to young roots. The mulch should be removed 
in Spring. 
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After a heavy snowfall it may be necessary to remove 
the snow from the branches of the evergreens. ‘he 
weight of the snow, especially when wet, may cause 
the branches to break. A long handled broom is good 
for this purpose. 
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At Christmas time thousands and thousands of Living 
Christmas trees will be adorned with electric lights 
and shine forth in all their glory. Indeed a wonder-= 
ful sight anda very laudable custom. However may 
we add a word of caution. When you fasten the strings 
of lights be careful not to break the fine branches 
and do not use lights that are too powerful. 
With these few precautions your evergreens ought to 
come thourh the winter in fine shape and be ready 
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Junipers, may be tied up with soft cord as illustra- ,; 
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