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.
Robert Smaus. Attention all Californians: Fall is the best time for planting! Itâs almost as easy as falling down: Put your plants in the ground, watch it rain, watch your plants grow, watch your plants explode into spring bloom. One advantage of fall planting is that the soil is still warm from summer, so roots begin growing immediately. 2  The later in fall you wait to plant, the cooler the soil will be, and youâll lose that advantage.