Fill in tree rot?Q: I've got some beautiful old maples that line the drive to our house; half are fine, the other half have large rotten trunks. Is there any way I can carve out Carve out Usually occurs when a company decides to IPO one of their subsidiaries or divisions. The company usually only offers a minority share to the equity market. Also known as equity carve out. the rot and somehow support the tree by putting concrete or another filler fill·er 1 n. One that fills, as: a. Something added to augment weight or size or fill space. b. A composition, especially a semisolid that hardens on drying, used to fill pores, cracks, or holes in wood, plaster, like I've seen, or am I better off leaving the trees to continue to rot away? Rob Cole, Litchfield, Minnesota Litchfield is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,562 at the 2000 census. Litchfield is the county seat for Meeker County. It is among the largest of a series of "whistle stop" towns built along a railway extending west from Minneapolis A: The simple answer to whether to use concrete or other material to strengthen hollowed trees is: Don't. Any filler, tar, or paint serves to keep moisture in and thus encourage insects or disease vectors in their destructive intent. Trees are a living entity, and like humans they get old, suffer various health depredations, and finally pass on. The best advice I can give is to look ahead, and start some new trees to be in place when the old ones are gone. A certified arborist The Certified Arborist credential identifies professional arborists who have a minimum of three years' full-time experience working in the professional tree care industry and who have passed an extensive examination covering all facets of arboriculture. , one certified See certification. by the International Society of Arborists, can rate your trees on a scale of 1 to 10 for some guidance as to how likely each tree is to fall. Access ISA's website at www.isa-arbor.com. The worst trees might be considered for removal to make way for new trees early on; the healthiest can be kept until the last. |
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