Tree Limb – Holding Water
Q: My neighbor’s tree holds water in a limb crotch. Should she drill a hole so the water can drain?
A: Tree experts agree that drilling a drainage hole is a bad idea. The tree is able to “wall off “ the wet area all by itself, with no human help. Drilling a drain hole just gives rot fungi a good route into the trunk. My advice is to leave it alone but keep an eye out for mosquitoes that might breed in the water. You can use a “mosquito doughnut” to keep them away.
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Magnolia – Transplanting from the Woods
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Meyer Lemon – Thinning
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Tree sprouting – Transplanting
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Yew – Pruning
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Soil – Bed Preparation
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Yellownecked Caterpillars – Identification
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Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) – One Gardener’s Experiences and Evaluation
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The Issue With “No Mow May”
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Fescue – Tree Leaves on New Lawn
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Where Did My Holly Berries Go?
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