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Comment by Kashmir and Joanie on August 14, 2011 at 7:55am

I have a question... don't know if it has been addressed or not, but did a search and didn't see anything, but if there is one, please guide me to it! 

We have a small water fountain in our yard, we want to keep it clean with something that won't be harmful to Kashmir if she happen to drink it. Although she really never pays any attention to the fountain, we are trying to keep on the safe side. Thanks for any comments!!

Comment by Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More on August 5, 2011 at 11:58am

Does anyone have a spicy hot pickle recipe?

Comment by F, Calla & Luca on July 26, 2011 at 5:44pm

It works, thanks.

Comment by Joanne ~ Spud* on July 23, 2011 at 11:14am

Thank you all for your input.  I've continued our question to the discussion here in the Garden Group: The Tree and The Bricks.

Comment by F, Calla & Luca on July 23, 2011 at 11:09am

See my response to RJ's discussion. The roots of trees extend as far out as the leaf canopy!  It would take a while but soon enough you'll have a lot of firewood.

Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on July 23, 2011 at 10:37am

I'm not sure how far from the trunk is safe; the tree's root ball usually extends quite a distance from the circumference of the trunk, but I don't know if a lot of dirt over any part of the root ball is a problem. I would allow a space of several feet in all directions from the trunk.

Comment by Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More on July 23, 2011 at 10:31am

Karen, how far out from the trunk could you increase the level of dirt?  Or is it something that shouldn't be done at all?

Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on July 23, 2011 at 10:28am

F.J., it will kill the tree. Even a small mound of dirt at the base of the tree (often called "volcanoes" because of the shape) can kill the tree. You don't want any dirt above ground level around the base of the tree.

Comment by F.J. ~ Spud's Buddy on July 23, 2011 at 10:21am

Ok here is my question . Can i build a retaining wall around a maple tree and fill it with dirt about 2 feet deep ? it would mean that the tree trunk would also be covered 2 feet with dirt . I thought i remember some one saying that this will kill the tree

Comment by Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More on July 13, 2011 at 8:24pm

Being quicker then the birds is not always easy.  Luckily there is enough for both of us.

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