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TulsaTime
Joined: 22 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 9:13 am Post subject: Soil fill around oaks |
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| I live on a steep sloped lot with many oaks (not sure which one but I hear them referred to as "scrub" oaks) The previous owner added approximately 2 ft. of soil around some large oaks & used railroad ties up against trees to as a "retaining" wall. It's been this way for at least 2 years. The large oak is dying on one side. The ones with the ties are losing bark next to where the ties are. Is there anything I can do to salvage these trees? (Removing all of the old fill is not a viable option) I need to do some more work in some other areas. --How can I add fill without killing the trees? |
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Mr. Clean
Joined: 27 Mar 2003
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Location: Garland, Texas
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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I highly recommend you read the Sick Tree Treatment topic.
http://www.dirtdoctor.com/view_question.php?id=130 |
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ghochs
Joined: 28 Mar 2003
Posts: 35
Location: Richardson, TX
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:34 am Post subject: You have to move the dirt from around the trees. |
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| You have to remove the dirt from around the trees as soon as possible. Also look under "tree planting epidemic" on dirtdoctor.com |
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Uvalde Gardener
Joined: 01 Jul 2003
Posts: 10
Location: Texas, Zone 8b
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| Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:49 am Post subject: |
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| Sounds to me like the trees probably aren't getting enough water and nutrients due to the all the extra soil that has been heaped on top of their roots. |
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