Site Preparation Articles

Ask The Expert: What are the best different methods of stump removal? What is the best method for the small grower?
Pascal Nzokou. Great Lakes Christmas Trees Journal 5(4): 24-25

Herbicide Active Ingredients .

Preemergence of Herbicides for Christmas TreeSpecies

Lime for Michigan Soils
D.R. Christenson & D. Warncke. MSU Extension Bullettin E-471, Reprinted 1998

Soil pH Management for Christmas Tree Production
North Carolina State University Extension.

Soil pH Measurement with a Portable Meter
Joseph R. Heckman. Basic information on how to use a pH meter and understanding of what the reading means.

Soils and Christmas Tree Production Part 4: Soil pH
M. R. Koelling. Reprinted from the Michigan Christmas Tree Journal Spring 1995.

Soil for Plant Growth
Limestone recommendations to increase your soil pH based on your soil type

Tillage Systems for Michigan Soils and CropsL.
S. Robertson et al. 1977. MSU Extension Bulletin E-1042, January 1977.

Understanding Soil II: Soil Chemistry
David Rothstein 2006. Presentation made and the 2006 Christmas tree Soil and Nutrition Workshop. Kettunen Center, March 14-15.

Soils and Christmas Tree Production: Part 3: Soil Moisture.
Randy Heiligmann. Reprinted from the Michigan Christmas Tree Journal, Fall 1994 .

News & Events

Gypsy Moth Spray tool Available on Enviro-Weather!

June 22-23, 2012
Pacific NW CTA Summer Meeting and Farm Tour, Crowne Plaza Portland
Lake Oswego, OR, Newbury

July 20-21, 2012
Christmas Trees Farmers Ass of NY Summer Tree Farm Tour
Empire Evergreens. Painter Post, N.Y.

July 20-21,2012
Michigan Christmas Tree Association Summer Meeting. Bosch's Countryview Nursery. Allendale, MI

Aug 8-11, 2012
NCTA Convention & Trade Show. Sacramento, Ca

Aug 24-25, 2012
Wisconsin CTPA Summer Convention. Harrisville Park. Marquette County, WI

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