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SECTION t - PAGE *t - PLAINDEAI.EH - WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 1. IMS general Protect woody plants from winter damage now Surviving McHenry rush hour traffic When traffic is heavy and .you're driving on the road, 'remember these tips from the "National Safety Council: -M - Maintain at least two Seconds of traveling time bet- Ween you and the vehicle ahead, fhis will help protect you from paving an accident if the driver 'aheadshould stop suddenly. 2 - Always be brake. Don't dqlay 3 - Don't allow your ve get boxed in. Try to to to avoid driving next to vehicles if at all possible so you can leave yourself an out. 4 - Be prepared to slow down or change lanes quickly to avoid an accident. by Bruce Spangenberg, ex- tention adviser * f Falling leaves, cold nights, and short days are all signs that autumn is steadily progressing towards winter. Now, while the weather is still decent, is the time to take steps to protect trees and shrubs from upcoming harsh ' winter conditions. Weather extremes and rodents are two hazards which many woody plants must be protected from during winter. A serious problem on many younger trees is cracking of the trunk caused by drastic tem­ perature changes in winter. This problem, commonly referred to as frost cracks, usually occurs vest side of trunk. These exposures will warm up considerably from the sun during the day, and then cool rapidly at night. This cycle causes the trunk surface to expand and contract, which often causes cracks to form, which can do considerable damage or even kill the tree. Apple, flowering crab, maple, mountain ash, and walnut trees are especially prone to frost cracks. Younger trees should be now for protection Young wrapped from frost crack damage. Use commercially available tree on the south or west wrapping, burlap strips, plastic trunk guards. Start at base of the tree, overlap] or at the the each strip halfway overlapping to create a PROFESSIONAL & SERVICE JACK WALSH. AGENT EARL R. 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They will damage woody plants by gnawing at tender bark, in many cases severely crippling or even killing the plant. The (EXTENSION) People AAAml Major trunks can be wrapped loosely with hardware cloth to protect them from all rodents. Push the hardware cloth securely into the soil and go up about 1% feet above where the snow is expected to reach. Shrubs can be effectively protected from rabbits by en­ closing them with chicken wire, since it isn't practical to wrap all the small branches. Support chicken wire with a few stakes and secure it to the ground to prevent rabbits from crawling underneath. Young trees that have been well wrapped^ to prevent frost cracks should be safe from rabbits. Unprotected roots are subject to damage from winter ex­ tremes. Damage can occur from soil heaving due to alternating freezing and thawing cycles. Additionally, exposed soil freezing exceptionally deep can injure or kill roots of many or­ namental plants. An adequate snow cover for the majority of the winter will insulate the soil and protect roots. However, mulching younger trees and shrubs with shredded bark or similar materials will assure some protection from the un- predicatable conditions of winter, in addition to conserving soil moisture and other benefits the rest of the year. Evergreen shrubs are subject to damage due to harsh drying winds of winter. Plants growing in open areas or warm, sunny spots (such as against brick walls) are the mon susceptible to damage. Putting up a snowfence or some other suitable windbreak will help reduce potential damage. Small plants can be wrapped loosely or shielded with burlap. For all evergreen trees and shrubs, it is important to provide supplemental water right up until the ground freezes to help reduce damage due to dry winter conditions. Fall YMCA enrollments accepted now Enrollments are now being accepted for the fall session of classes at the Lake Region YMCA. According to YMCA General Director Dick Pollock, a seven-week session of ac­ tivities will begin the week of Nov. 7, and conclude the week before Christmas. Among the programs currently being offered are: Swim Instruction for all- ages, Pre-School Gymnastics, Grade School and High School Gym­ nastics, Gymnastics Team, Youth Basketball Leagues, Karate, Adult Fitness Class, Dance Aerobics, Fitness Evaluations, Ballet, Pre-School Gym and Swim, Senior Citizen Exercise and Swim, Aquanatics- Water Exercise, and Karate for Youth and Adults. The Lake Region YMCA serves the McHenry County area from its exercise and pool facilities located at 7315 South Route 31, Crystal Lake. A fall brochure describing all of the Y's programs is available by calling (815) 459-4455. LEGISLATION Recently signed into law was the Illinois Non-Game Wildlife Protection Act, which will allow citizens to contribute money for wildlife conservation by checking the appropriate box on their Illinois State Income Tax Form. 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