Well, this has gotten me so burned, that I had to post it. If you want to see exactly how NOT to plant a tree, here is a perfect example.
If you're thinking about putting a new tree in your yard this year, please take a few moments to look this over. If anyone tells you to do anything I detail in this post, they may be sincere, but they are incorrectly informed.
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Sadly, this was done by people who call themselves "professionals". They are not. They violated every recognized standard in the tree and landscape profession.
Caveat emptor.
John
How to kill a new tree
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Re: How to kill a new tree
not sure which is worse, John ... what you posted, or this asinine practice:
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Re: How to kill a new tree
John Palmer wrote:Sadly, this was done by people who call themselves "professionals". They are not. They violated every recognized standard in the tree and landscape profession.
Caveat emptor.
John
John
What is the problem? It would seem to have everything a tree needs.
Ketchup and cigarettes.
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"The very act of observing disturbs the system."
Werner Heisenberg
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If not, don't worry. Just forget about it."
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Re: How to kill a new tree
Ahhh, the "mulch volcano". Yes, annoying and unhealthy. I saw at the new McDonald's that all of the trees the "landscaper" (sadly, "Palmer Landscaping"! - no relation) installed had mulch almost 2 feet up the trunk. The chipmunks and moles will thank them.
BTW, the trees are in front of the new Drug Mart plaza.
BTW, the trees are in front of the new Drug Mart plaza.