tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271614253001147963.post874698044314376403..comments2024-03-27T04:26:55.746-05:00Comments on mer mag: really itching to paint an outdoor tree...merhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00215523635354890405noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271614253001147963.post-81241416386928168212010-03-24T10:56:57.301-05:002010-03-24T10:56:57.301-05:00If you want to paint a live tree, use water solubl...If you want to paint a live tree, use water soluble paint. Anything with an oil base will probably kill the tree as it needs the sun and moisture to survive. Also, I<br />would not use heavy acrylics as they would also smother the tree.<br />People used to whitewash the bottom of trees up to about 3-4 ft<br />to keep bugs off them (termites I<br />think ?) Maybe do one for a special occasion and then wash it off ! CarolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049071628905548178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271614253001147963.post-54476115387691322492008-03-17T19:34:00.000-05:002008-03-17T19:34:00.000-05:00I have seen some fun things done with branches. I ...I have seen some fun things done with branches. I think a live tree would not survive the paint however. It is fun to do an Easter tree with a branch or small tree. Have fun. MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com