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.
Trimming smoke trees can be done in late winter or very early spring. As a general rule, pruning smoke trees for shape is done in very early spring when the plant is still mostly dormant and the process will create less stress. Summer flowering trees such as smoke tree need to be pruned before flower buds have shown.