Posted by admin on February 28th, 2009 — Posted in Nutrition + More
There are two basic types of constipation - organic and functional. Organic constipation is a result of some physical change, obstruction, or distortion in your colon. This type of constipation needs immediate attention from a doctor.
This article only covers Functional Constipation. This type of constipation is a result of not following a proper diet, drinking enough fluids, having good emotional health and not having a good lifestyle - a lifestyle that promotes good movement of digested foods through the intestines and colon.
Even though there are many definitions for constipation, constipation is simply a condition where the fecal matter traveling through your colon remains too long in your colon before traveling out the rectum.
Constipation is a symptom and not a disease. It is a condition that tells you your colon is not working properly or that you have some underlying gastrointestinal disease you are not aware of.
Constipation may be a warning that your diet and lifestyle are causing an imbalance in your body. It is a symptom that many people ignore or that many people try to eliminate by using unnatural and oftentimes dangerous drugstore laxatives.
Drugstore laxatives should be avoided when you have constipation. They can become habit-forming, damage your colon, and have nasty side effects if used too long. They sometimes have the tendency of creating the problem you are trying relieve - constipation.
To keep your body in chemical balance, it is important to use only natural remedies for constipation. Natural remedies such as herbs and foods bring into the colon those nutrients that can build up your colon and reactivate your natural peristaltic action.
As you use natural remedies, keep in mind that one particular remedy may not work for you. You may have to try a different remedy or increase dosage of the one you are using. If you supply what your body needs by using a specific remedy, then you will get results from using that remedy.
Experimenting is part of finding out what remedy is best for you. There are many different natural remedies you can choose from. Look on the internet for “natural remedies for constipation” and you will find many listings.
Keep in mind that most remedies should be used only for a short time, two to four days and not longer than 2 weeks. They should only be used for the time needed to clear your constipation. This might be just 4 or 5 times or sometimes it may take several weeks.
There are some herbal combinations that can be used for longer duration. These combinations can improve your colon’s health and get your bowels moving again.
If you have constipation, the natural balance and function of your colon has been affected. But, natural remedies can bring you colon back into balance.
Dhiraj Bhikoo is a nutritionist and provides you with the safest and easiest tips to relieve constipation.He also provides valuable information about the best nutritional supplement to cure common diseases.
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Posted by admin on February 28th, 2009 — Posted in Nutrition + More
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and also an important supplement to take. Calcium is needed to form bones and teeth and is also required for blood clotting, transmission of signals in nerve cells, and muscle contraction. The importance of calcium for preventing osteoporosis, however, is probably its most well-known role.
While anyone can benefit from taking a calcium supplement, it’s a MUST for those that rarely consume dairy products, especially women because of the threat of osteoporosis. It seems that few people realize how important calcium is to their body, but if you consider the fact that it’s needed for healthy bones, that in itself is a strong argument to make sure you’re getting enough calcium daily. What’s the adequate daily intake of calcium? 1,000-1,200 mg daily.
So how do you choose a calcium supplement. A form of calcium has recently emerged called coral calcium. It’s a natural form of calcium derived from Okinawa marine coral. The amazing thing about coral calcium is that it naturally contains calcium and magnesium in a 2:1 ratio. This biologically perfect ratio gives your body a perfect pH balance while supplying the basic ingredients for the rejuvenation of the body.
Since most of the body is comprised of water our pH level has a direct effect on all body chemistry. An imbalanced pH describes the pH level of the body when it is too acidic or too alkaline for long period of time. Scientific studies have shown that for a body to be healthy it must have a balanced alkaline system. They found acidic systems are highly susceptible to degenerative diseases including Cardiovascular Disease (the #1 killer in the U.S.), Cancer (#2 killer in the U.S.), and Diabetes, as well as systemic weight loss.
I highly recommend you take a look at your eating habits and do a careful evalution of how much calcium you are getting daily. It’s crucial you’re intaking between 1,000 and 1,200 mg daily. Most likely you will need to supplement your diet with a calcium supplement. Coral calcium (calcium from natural sources) is proving to be an excellent calcium supplement, but if you’d rather go with a regular calcium supplment, calcium citrate is the form to take.
Ryan Cote is the owner of http://www.SimpleHealth123.com, a leading health and wellness resource. Come visit and download his free health and wellness e-mail course, 4 Days to Better Health.
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Posted by admin on February 26th, 2009 — Posted in Religion Tips
Here are a few pomes, that I hope, may encourage you to read your Bible. I hope you enjoy the poems, and I pray that it bring light into your life. Remember, all praise and glory go to the Lord Jesus and his Father God.
Because you were There: Because you were there I am heal, because you were there you made me righteous. I received the Holy Spirit and Fire. Oh Jesus you made the sacrifice and paid the price, so we can live. So I give to you, everything that I am and pray that you lead me to never sin again, because you were there I live. Because you were there I’m not afraid of anything or anyone. Because you were there I can face anything, because you were there, I can live by Faith and march on in your Holy Grace.
To Love the Lord: To love the Lord is to surrender, and become His contender. A contender with your mind, heart, and soul. Believing that He is the one we owe. The praise and glory unto him, for allowing us to do His will. Blessing us to be so serene, never forgetting what is to be fulfill. Being Bless by His grace, we will never lose this race. Obeying His commands as we walk right, never leaving His wonderful sight. To love the Lord is to know the Lord, and to know the Lord is to know His word, and to know His word, is to know the wisdom of His knowledge which is the Bible.
Lead Me Oh Lord: Lead me oh Lord with my Faith, letting me win with your Grace. Be my shepherd upon this earth, while waiting for your new birth. Gather me oh Lord to an everlasting herd, with believer’s soaring like a multitude of birds. Let me prophecies in your Holy Name, so that you reign for what you so greatly gain. Love the Father and the Son, which is all in One. Love thy neighbor as thy self, for it’s the Kingdom that we crave knowing that we will never see the grave. So kept His commands and move on, knowing it’s the victory that we have won.
Hear Yea Oh Hear Yea: Hear yea oh hear yea one and all, about the great one, who will never fall. Let’s open the book and learn what’s within, a treasure so great we can only win. Hear yea oh hear yea for it calls, and tells the truth for us all. So greatly written and perfect in place, we know it had to done only by His Grace. So let’s us be thankful for it all. Since the beginning of time Jesus knew He was making us to anew.
So shout for joy, and praise his name, for it’s the victory that we gain. Think of a place so brand new, there’s no room for even mildew. Angelic being’s all over the place, praising God for His amazing Grace.
I hope you have enjoyed these pomes. I again encourage you to read your Bible and get the true facts and purpose for our being.
A Prayer for the Blessing of Food
Father in Heaven, I thank you for all things, I thank you for this food, which I’m bound to receive for the nourishment of my body, and Christ all day. Amen.
Love Always,
Your Sister in Christ,
Mellody Davis
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Posted by admin on February 25th, 2009 — Posted in Religion Tips
Apostles’ Creed “He shall come to judge the living and the dead.”
Terry Dashner (www.ffcba.com)
“He shall come,” says the Creed. This is the unequivocal declaration of the oldest creed of Christendom. It is in the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Constantinopolitan Creed, the Westminster Confession of the Presbyterians, in the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Anglicans, the Augsburg Confession of the Lutherans. It is in all of the great creeds of Christendom. It is found in all of the systematic theologies, the lectionaries, and the hymnals of all of the Christian churches of history. It is part of the great faith of Jesus Christ! He shall come again!
The Old Testament distinctly prophesied it. Scores of passages in the New Testament expressly declare it. Jesus Himself told us unmistakably that: “Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.” (Matthew 26:64) The Apostles also say we are: “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:13) Philippians 3:20 says, “Our conversation [our life] is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” In that day we are to be:…”unblamable in holiness…at the coming of our Lord Jesus…We which are alive and remain shall be caught up…to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord…When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven…When the chief Shepherd shall appear…”
How will Jesus come again? This Second Advent of Christ is the great hope for the Christian. It is to be the final culminating point of history–the great climacteric of the ages. How shall he come? He will come, bodily. The Bible says that Jesus will appear the second time and every eye shall see Him. This will be a physical return of Jesus to the same place where He ascended–the Mount of Olives. He will come gloriously. His first advent was His coming like a meek and lowly Lamb of God to be slain for the sins of the world. This He fulfilled having been born in a manger, living a simple life, declaring the works of God as being “at hand,” and His rejection and crucifixion by men. His Second Advent will be much different in that Jesus will come as a Lion from the tribe of Judah. He will come as the conquering Lord of Lords and King of Kings. No one will simply overlook Him because there is no beauty to be found in Him. He will get everyone’s attention when He comes the second time. He will come triumphantly. Those who cursed Him will wail because of Him at His return. Jesus will crush His opposition with His perfect justice–a rod of iron. He will set up His kingdom in triumph in the capital city of Jerusalem. From His throne in Jerusalem, He will rule over the nations for a thousand years. He will come unexpectedly. He’s coming like a “thief in the night.” Will you be ready for His soon return?
Jesus made a promise that He will keep–you can bank on it! Jesus keeps all His promises. He has told us in His word that He will come again. If you fail to get ready for His return, you are going to be left behind. He doesn’t want to leave you behind. He wants to embrace you–just like you are–and change your life into eternal life, abundant life. Can you receive this message? If so, call upon the name of the Lord, and He will hear you and save you. All the current world events are drawing us closer to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Call on Jesus. He’s as close as the mention of His name. He will save you, now.
Keep the faith. Stay the course. Jesus is our soon coming King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Pastor T
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Posted by admin on February 25th, 2009 — Posted in Best Lifestyle Resources, Cosmetics, Health Infos
Bad lifestyle choices like smoking can accelerate the process of aging, while good ones can act as prevention measures. Good lifestyle choices such as drinking 8 glasses of water a day can keep your skin moisturized.
To prevent wrinkles is important to have a great anti aging cream and also a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Avoiding smoking helps a lot, as it is a major cause of free-radical buildup. Vitamins A, C, E, and beta carotene are most common antioxidants, and they assist in skin repair and the strengthening of blood vessels. You can get antioxidants by eating plenty of foods with antioxidants, by taking supplement pills and also by applying anti wrinkle creams that contains them. This is very powerful, and if you use it combined with an anti aging wrinkle cream, it is better.
A good anti aging wrinkle cream should promote regeneration of elastin and collagen. Anti aging wrinkle creams are safer then botox, less expensive, and can also be a winkle prevention measure. Collagen is a ingredient that is a seller just by mentioning it on the cream cane. You can even purchase pure collagen or do like the Japanese, who go to special restaurants that serve dishes which are naturally rich in collagen, like pigs trotters, shark fin and chicken. This methods don’t work, however. Collagen is essential to maintain the skin firm, and therefore prevent wrinkles.
But it does not work when applied topically, as the collagen molecules are way to big to be absorbed by the skin. What most creams don’t say is just this. But there are some, such as Revitol anti aging wrinkle cream that contain ingredients known to stimulate the skin’s own production of collagen.
There is still a lot to be learned about wrinkle prevention. One thing is for sure, that botox is not a permanent solution and can have side effects. So a great alternative to botox, safer also, remains the anti aging wrinkle cream and your lifestyle choices.
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Posted by admin on February 25th, 2009 — Posted in Religion Tips
Exercise 11
By Psychic - Concentration You Can Control Your Temper. If you are one of
those that flare up at the slightest “provocation” and never try
to control yourself, just think this over a minute. Does it do
you any good? Do you gain anything by it? Doesn’t it put you out
of poise for some time? Don’t you know that this grows on you and
will eventually make you despised by all that have any dealings
with you? Everyone makes mistakes and, instead of becoming angry
at their perpetrators, just say to them, “Be more careful next
time.” This thought will be impressed on them and they will be
more careful. But, if you continually complain about their making
a mistake, the thought of a mistake is impressed on them and they
will be more likely to make mistakes in the future. All lack of
self-control can be conquered if you will but learn to
concentrate.
Many of you that read this may think you are not guilty of either
of these faults, but if you will carefully watch yourself you
will probably find that you are, and, if so, you will be greatly
helped by repeating this affirmation each morning:
“I am going to try today not to make a useless gesture or to
worry over trifles, or become nervous or irritable. I intend to
be calm, and, no difference what may be the circumstances, I will
control myself. Henceforth I resolve to be free from all signs
that show lack of self-control.”
At night quickly review your actions during the day and see how
fully you realized your aim. At first you will, of course, have
to plead guilty of violation a few times, but keep on, and you
will soon find that you can live up to your ideal. After you have
once gained self-control, however, don’t relinquish it. For some
time it will still be necessary to repeat the affirmation in the
morning and square your conduct with it in the evening. Keep up
the good work until, at last, the habit of self-control is so
firmly fixed that you could not break it even though you tried.
I have had many persons tell me that this affirmation and daily
review made a wonderful difference in their lives. You, too, will
notice the difference if you live up to these instructions.
Exercise 12.
Practice Talking Before a Glass. Make two marks on your mirror on
a level with your eyes, and think of them as two human eyes
looking into yours. Your eyes will probably blink a little at
first. Do not move your head, but stand erect. Concentrate all
your thoughts on keeping your head perfectly still. Do not let
another thought come into your mind. Then, still keeping the
head, eyes and body still, think that you look like a reliable
man or woman should; like a person that anyone would have
confidence in. Do not let your appearance be such as to justify
the remark, “I don’t like his appearance. I don’t believe he can
be trusted.”
While standing before the mirror practice deep breathing. See
that there is plenty of fresh air in the room, and that you are
literally feasting on it. You will find that, as it permeates
every cell, your timidity will disappear. It has been replaced by
a sense of peace and power.
The one that stands up like a man and has control over the
muscles of his face and eyes always commands attention. In his
conversation, he can better impress those with whom he comes in
contact. He acquires a feeling of calmness and strength that
causes opposition to melt away before it.
Three minutes a day is long enough for the practice of this
exercise.
Look at the clock before you commence the exercise, and if you
find you can prolong the exercise for more than five minutes do
so. The next day sit in a chair and, without looking at the
picture, concentrate on it and see if you cannot think of
additional details concerning it. The chances are you will be
able to think of many more. It might be well for you to write
down all you thought of the first day, and then add to the list
each new discovery. You will find that this is a very excellent
exercise in Psychic - Concentration.
Exercise 13
The Control of Sensations. Think how you would feel if you were
cool; then how you would feel if you were cold; again, how you
would feel if it were freezing. In this state you would be
shivering all over. Now think of just the opposite conditions;
construct such a vivid image of heat that you are able to
experience the sensation of heat even in the coldest atmosphere.
It is possible to train your imagination until you do this, and
it can then be turned to practical account in making undesirable
conditions bearable.
You can think of many very good exercises like this. For
instance, if you feel yourself getting hungry or thirsty and for
any reason you do not wish to eat, do not think of how hungry or
thirsty you are, but just visualize yourself as finishing a
hearty meal. Again, when you experience pain, do not increase it
by thinking about it, but do something to divert your attention,
and the pain will seem to decrease. If you will start practicing
along this line systematically you will soon gain a wonderful
control over the things that affect your physical comfort.
Exercise 14
The Eastern Way of Concentrating. Sit in a chair with a high back
in upright position. Press one finger against the right nostril.
Now take a long, deep breath, drawing the breath in gently as you
count ten; then expel the breath through the right nostril as you
count ten. Repeat this exercise with the opposite nostril. This
exercise should be done at least twenty times at each sitting.
Exercise 15
Controlling Desires. Desire, which is one of the hardest forces
to control, will furnish you with excellent exercises in
Psychic - Concentration. It seems natural to want to tell others what you
know; but, by learning to control these desires, you can
wonderfully strengthen your powers of Psychic - Concentration. Remember,
you have all you can do to attend to your own business. Do not
waste your time in thinking of others or in gossiping about them.
If, from your own observation, you learn something about another
person that is detrimental, keep it to yourself. Your opinion may
afterwards turn out to be wrong anyway, but whether right or
wrong, you have strengthened your will by controlling your desire
to communicate your views.
If you hear good news resist the desire to tell it to the first
person you meet and you will be benefited thereby. It will
require the Psychic - Concentration of all your powers of resistance to
prohibit the desire to tell. After you feel that you have
complete control over your desires you can then tell your news.
But you must be able to suppress the desire to communicate the
news until you are fully ready to tell it. Persons that do not
possess this power of control over desires are apt to tell things
that they should not, thereby often involving both themselves and
others in needless trouble.
If you are in the habit of getting excited when you hear
unpleasant news, just control yourself and receive it without any
exclamation of surprise. Say to yourself, “Nothing is going to
cause me to lose my self-control. You will find from experience
that this self-control will be worth much to you in business. You
will be looked upon as a cool-headed business man, and this in
time becomes a valuable business asset. Of course, circumstances
alter cases. At times it is necessary to become enthused. But be
ever on the lookout for opportunities for the practice of
self-control. “He that ruleth his spirit is greater than he that
ruleth a city.”
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Posted by admin on February 24th, 2009 — Posted in Religion Tips
In Genesis God tests Abraham’s faith by telling him to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice (Gen 22:1-19). Abraham was faithful and God intervened at the last moment. This is a story most of us are familiar with and you might have noticed a similarity between this event and what God does through His own Son in the New Testament. In both events a father is offering up his only son as a sacrifice for others. Casually reading the Genesis account you might have thought that the stories stop being similar when God spares Isaac, after-all Jesus did allow Himself to be a sacrifice for us, but the similarities do go on just a bit further. Let’s take a close look at Genesis 22:19 which occurs at the end of the event…
“Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set off together for Beersheba. And Abraham stayed in Beersheba.” (Gen 22:19) (NIV)
Where’s Isaac? Obviously he was there, where else would he go? So if he was there why was he not mentioned? He was mentioned as they were going up the mountain, so what’s different now?
In fact we are not told what Isaac is doing after this event for two whole chapters. Let’s see what he is doing the next time we are told about him…
“Now Isaac had come from Beer Lahai Roi, for he was living in Negev. He went out to the field one day to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching. Rebekah also looked up and saw Isaac”…
…”Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and he married Rebekah.” (Gen 24:62-64, 67) (NIV)
So the next time we “see” Isaac in the Bible is when he is receiving his bride, which his father’s servant found for him. Now, this is very subtle but this exactly what is occurring right now. Jesus has left earth, His Father’s servant (the Holy Spirit) is retrieving His bride, and we will not see Him again until He receives us as His bride.
Have you received Jesus in your heart as your Lord?
Richard is the managing author of DiscoverGodsWord.com, a non-denominational site devoted to helping Christians discover the treasures in God’s word, the Bible. www.DiscoverGodsWord.com
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Posted by admin on February 24th, 2009 — Posted in Credit + Credit Repair, Fortune, Loans + Stuff
Many of the banks wil show you a interest rate that is looking clean but doesn’t feel well or so after some time. At this moment you can check into rates quickly on the internet and realize if there are other conditions you should know about. 8.1 percent rate of interest may look so fair but will it stay immutable after you’re going to retort your credit loan. That’s the reason why now you need to go out and visit if you can have a bank loan at a beneficial percent rate.
The translation says: Woon je in Tilburg of Boxtel en hebt u BKR codering. Lenen met zonder BKR registratie is nergens zo eenvoudig. Verwen jezelf met een nieuwe caravan met zonder toetsing bkr geld lenen, 198019 euro is geen enkel probleem om te financieren. Van Stadskanaal tot Doetinchem, geld lenen met BKR is hier geen enkel probleem.
A moneylender in Abilene Texas or so may have a total different actual interest rate for a 35000 dollar money loan then a merchant bank in Livermore California and that makes a large clear difference in your monthly costs. Be impertinent today to examine if you have a super deal or if you don’t with the bank that offers you a loan. It makes no difference if you live in Hillsboro Oregon or in Lake Charles Louisiana a just online inspection will prohibit you often lots of ail. Check up to see if the bank who is willing to give you a credit loan is good.
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Posted by admin on February 19th, 2009 — Posted in University of Insurance
There is no question the fact that the triumph of an organisation is attributed to the dedicated work of the team, although one misfortune can quickly wipe out all your hard work & bring down the income to dust. Thus, to keep away from such a case, you need to insure your organisation, whether it is a small organisation or a giant corporation. Though, please bear in mind that smaller firms are much more probable to require business insurance in today’s hard world. This is preliminary as smaller company owners will have placed their total lives & wages into the firm.
Some of the things generally covered by the majority of business insurance covers comprise of: natural tragedies, volcanoes, machine or equipment stoppage that shuts down the firm, loss of income as a result of staff slackness and lawsuits brought against the firm.
There are piles of insurance firms, which provide policy covers that include protection for all key property and liability risks in one package. You can also get a separate cover. Such cover is nicknamed as a business owners’ policy (BOP). Big businesses may procure a business policy cover.
BOPs comprise of office insurance for buildings and gear belonging to the organisation. If there is any loss of earnings attributed to disruption of operation & business because of tragedies like tornadoes, it can be protected under the Business Interruption Insurance policy.
There are specific liabilities, which cover the businesses legal duty for the harm it might well cause to others. It’s the consequence your businesses failure to do the business operations. It can as well be the bodily injury or property damage caused owing to damaged goods, faulty fittings & slips in services offered. Get a public liability insurance quote online.
But, BOPs don’t cover against professional liability, car insurance, employees’ compensation or health and disability insurance. In this instance separate policies are required for professional services, motor vehicles and staff. Traditionally, floods, earthquakes and terrorist attacks are not covered in the business cover. Please make sure before you acquire a policy!
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Posted by admin on February 19th, 2009 — Posted in Online Science Resources
Planting Oak Trees Oak Trees. Whenever I think of Oak Trees, I remember hunting when I was a kid and standing near trees that were giants. Now every Oak tree I plant, I can invision those days in the deep woods and those grand trees and hope someone else will have that same enjoyment. These trees will help you too in establish a desired vision to your landscape.
Beyond their size, oak Trees also fill important ecological niches. They grow across broad ranges of forest and urban conditions, finding much of North America to their liking.
Oak trees need protection from deer, disease, insects, and competing weeds and shrubs. The better your weed control the better your trees will grow. When seedlings are planted, it best to plant them with large spacings to allow more light to the plant. If these trees are planted in shade, they tend to be more open. Oaks are used around new construction because they perform in a wide range of soil conditions. If you have compacted soil from new construction, we suggest smaller trees of 3-5′ height.
All people handling seedlings and small trees need to help with the life support of your plants. Seedlings are like fish out of water and need care which is often overlooked between the time the seedlings are lifted and transplanted. Improper care means higher mortality. Do not try and reinvent the wheel. You must protect seedling from moisture and temperature extremes, as well as physical damage. Seedlings are living and should be handled carefully. For a higher survival rate, treat oak trees carefully and plant them immediately. I like to have a backup plan for planting if the weather turns bad. I will sometimes switch from lining out the seedlings to potting them up if I realize that the soil conditions will not be right for an extended lenght of time. If planting must be delayed a few days, keep the plants in a cold, protected place with air circulation between the trees. Keep the trees out of the rain and wind. To check if the trees need water, feel the media at the roots.. If it isn’t damp, water the trees and allow the excess water to drain. In cool, damp weather, the biggest threat to these trees is from mold. Try to keep out of soil seedlings moist by either restricting water loss with a water vapor barrier or by wetting the roots at regular intervals. While handling or planting try to reduce temperature and air movement around the seedlings. Windy days can dry out seedlings so consider waiting for calmer weather. Once your soil conditions are correct OUR FREE USE PLANTERS will make planting a snap so its will be worth waiting for good planting conditions.
HOW TO PLANT
Ideal planting days are cool and cloudy with little or no wind. If possible, avoid planting on warm, windy days. The soil should be moist not wet. Care in planting is more important than speed. Make sure the roots are never allowed to become dry. Bare root seedlings should be carried in a waterproof bag or bucket with plenty of moist material packed around the roots to keep them damp. Ideally, bare root boxes should be kept refrigerated or packed in ice or snow. Don’t freeze the trees. Competition from weeds, grass, brush or other trees is very detrimental to survival and growth of oak seedlings. Choose areas free from this competition or clear at least a three-foot square bare spot before planting. Seedlings should not be planted under the crown of existing trees, or closer than 6 feet to existing brush. Avoid areas near walnut trees. Brush aside loose organic material such as leaves, grass, etc., from the planting spot to expose mineral soil. If organic matter gets into the planting hole, it can decompose and leave air spaces. Roots will dry out when they grow into these spaces. Open up the hole, making sure the hole is deep enough for the roots to be fully extended. If roots are curled or bunched up, the tree will not be able to take up water correctly, will often weaken and die, or may blow down later due to poor root structure. Take a tree out of your planting bag or bucket only after a hole is ready. When exposed, the fine oak roots can dry out in as little as 30 seconds. Seedling shoots and roots lose water to air, roots require more protecting.Unlike leaves ,they do not have stomata (closeable openings on the surface of the leaves) or any waxy coatings to help reduce water loss. If the oak roots apear dry they are probably dead. Now I know you are thinking,”I will place them in a buckect of water and store them there until planting”. This will not work. Submerge plants for no longer that a couple of minutes. Placing them in water cuts them off from oxygen. Remember to remove the container before planting a containerized tree. A helpful hint to all those new gardeners just starting is to remember to always plant green side up. Hold the seedling in place in the hole, making sure the roots are straight, fully extended and that the tree is neither too shallow or too deep in the hole. Fill hole, allowing soil to fall in around the roots. Tamp with hands or with your heel. Don’t crush the roots by jumping up and down around the seedling like there is a snake curled up around the seedling. It is delicate. Fill with more soil, if necessary, and tamp. Tamping is important. If soil is not firmly packed around the roots, there will be air pockets that can dry out the roots, and the seedlings may be weakly anchored. It is far easier to plant the tree strait up then have the tree leaning and have to adjust the tree later. (Addition of fertilizer and plant vitamins at the time of planting is not generally necessary.) Take your time in planting. Proper spacing will help you grow a more valuable crop. I have tried to get more production from a limited area by over planting and then thinning, but I always have had trouble in harvesting …. digging is slower and poor quality usually results for a portion of the crop. Avoid these tree planting errors:
Tangled roots Planting too shallow Planting too deep Air pockets Turned up roots (this is called J rooting) Planting trees that are not tolerant of wet soils in poorly drained areas Planting over rocks, septic tanks and leach fields, on sand mounds
CARE OF TREES FOLLOWING PLANTING Check periodically to be sure that brush, grass and other vegetation is kept under control by mowing, mulching, spraying or a combination of these treatments. Always obtain advice from a licensed pest control advisor before using chemicals. You ag extension agency may offer courses in application of chemicals. Monitoring the appearance of your trees will help you to detect signs of insects, diseases or other problems. Apperances also help sell your product. Look for foliage turning yellow, new foliage drooping or other signs of poor health. It is easier to take successful corrective action if the problem is detected early.
Over watering is a common problem in irrigated plantations. You probably won’t need to water more frequently than every 7-10 days. Give your trees a thorough, deep soak and then let the soil dry out before the next watering. This encourages the roots to grow down in search of water. Frequent, shallow watering encourages root growth near the surface and the trees are more dependent on irrigation and are less windfirm. Animals can be a major cause of damage to young trees. Porcupines, gophers, mice, rabbits, deer and cattle are the most frequent source of damage. In many states you may have to call your game commission and get their recomendations on legal methods to protect your crop. In our state, you can get help from the Pa. Game Commission to kill deer that are a threat to your seedlings or obtain a free fence to keep deer away from your seedlings. Over the years we have lost more trees to mice than any other animal. Put rat baits out on a regular basis. Over the years we have lost more seedlings and plants to mice than any other culprit including deer and rabbitts combined. You an see more articles about the care of trees plants and nursery stock at our web site http://www.seedlingsrus.com other links are:
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