R Rid Shohin Messages 478 Reaction score 364 Location Atlanta, GA USDA Zone 7b Mar 29, 2020 #1 What’s a good aluminum wire gauge for making those bendy t shape things to hold the mesh squares down and tying trees down? thanks Ridley
What’s a good aluminum wire gauge for making those bendy t shape things to hold the mesh squares down and tying trees down? thanks Ridley
Adair M Pinus Envy Messages 14,402 Reaction score 35,123 Location NEGeorgia USDA Zone 7a Mar 29, 2020 #2 1.5 to 2 to 2.5 bigger trees need thicker wire.
River's Edge Imperial Masterpiece Messages 5,141 Reaction score 14,108 Location Vancouver Island, British Columbia USDA Zone 8b Mar 29, 2020 #3 Rid said: What’s a good aluminum wire gauge for making those bendy t shape things to hold the mesh squares down and tying trees down? thanks Ridley Click to expand... I use 1.5 for almost all developing trees up to mid size, 2.0 and 2.5 for heavier or larger trees. Some collected larger trees with challenging rootballs may require larger gauge or even a wood support to block in correct position. ( grow Boxes)
Rid said: What’s a good aluminum wire gauge for making those bendy t shape things to hold the mesh squares down and tying trees down? thanks Ridley Click to expand... I use 1.5 for almost all developing trees up to mid size, 2.0 and 2.5 for heavier or larger trees. Some collected larger trees with challenging rootballs may require larger gauge or even a wood support to block in correct position. ( grow Boxes)
R Rid Shohin Messages 478 Reaction score 364 Location Atlanta, GA USDA Zone 7b Mar 29, 2020 #4 Thank you both! Ridley