16-01-2015 19:27 via kerngoldenempire.com

'Tree gloves' helping to protect citrus trees

(KSEE) Three California brothers have figured out an innovative way to protect young citrus trees from cold weather. 

They invented "Tree-Gloves," protective bags capable of creating micro climates.

The Cox brothers came up with the idea after a freeze back in December of 2013 that destroyed much of their family's citrus crop.

"They use a million different, tiny, little holes inside the bag that slows the release of heat but also allows the transmission of gas
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