On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 7:25:40 PM UTC-5, Laura Rinier wrote:
> I hope this isn't considered "off-topic"....
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> We recently bought a house in rural Carroll County with about 3 acres of mostly maintained lawn with trees here and there. Our goal is to set aside about half the acerage for a lawn and the other half a bird sanctuary.
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> One border of the lawn is in serious need of a wind break and we're curious what fast growing conifer would be recommended that is also bird friendly? I like the look and appeal of the Norway Spruce, especially since it attracts winter finches. Does anyone have any pros and cons for this evergreen? I am open to any and all suggestions/recommendations.
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> Thanks in advance!
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> Laura Rinier
> New Windsor, MD
The Carroll County Forestry Board is having a workshop this coming Saturday, 1/12/13, entitled The Woods in Your Backyard, targeting small property owners and their yards. More info can be found at:
http://www.naturalresources.umd.edu/Events.html#WBY
They are hopefully again going to be giving away 25 free native trees to small howeowners in Carroll County. I participated last year and all of my trees survived The workshop sounds very interesting, wish I could attend. There is a $40 registration fee, which includes a text book.
Trees I got included 5 each of White and Pin Oak, American Plum, Red osier Dogwood, and hazelnut. A great deal, for free! Check the local paper or email them at <ccforestryboard...> for more info.
Rick Sussman
Woodbine,MD
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