1 Eat no more than 20 grams a day of Net Carbs, 12 to 15 grams of them as foundation vegetables. 2  This means you can eat approximately six loosely packed cups of salad and two cups of cooked vegetables per day.3  Remember, carb counts of various vegetables vary, so be sure to check them by using our Carb counter. Eat no more than 20 grams a day of Net Carbs, 12 to 15 grams of them as foundation vegetables. 2  This means you can eat approximately six loosely packed cups of salad and two cups of cooked vegetables per day. 3  Remember, carb counts of various vegetables vary, so be sure to check them by using our Carb counter.
Don't use tape or twine, as it may girdle the tree. In April, remove the wrap so insects or diseases aren't tempted to move in. An easy way to remember... wrap by Thanksgiving and unwrap by Easter. For information on the care and maintenance of trees, visit the eXtension website: Trees and Shrubs.
Steps. 1  1. Perform major pruning during the dormant season. The ideal time to prune a crabapple tree is late winter or in the cold days of early spring, before leaves appear. 2  2. Remove suckers. Suckers are additional branches that begin growing underground and sprout near the base of the tree. 3  3. Remove water sprouts.