Oat straw contains a high content of iron, manganese, zinc, chromium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, niacin and a variety of other nutrients18 and saponins, alkaloids such as avenine, trigoneline, sterols, flavanoids, and calcium.5,12.
Tree Planting. When to Plant a Tree. Generally, mid November to late February is the best time to plant trees in the Houston area. Planting in late fall or winter will allow roots to become established before moisture demanding summer sets in. How To Plant A Tree.
For deciduous shade or fruit trees (those that lose their leaves in the Fall), late November through February is the best time to prune, while the tree is dormant. However, proponents of spring/summer pruning of deciduous fruit trees believe trimming at the time of fruit formation has its benefits.