On 26/1/05 0:38, in article , "ned"
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"Sacha" wrote in message
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Do you think the Escallonias will enjoy the diesel fuel leaching
into the
surrounding soil, though? IOW, have you done this yourself?

How much diesel do you think I am talking about? All that will fill a
three inch deep No.8 drill hole. We are not talking gallons here.
Have I done it myself? Not on sycamore or buddleia, but yes, on ash,
elder and dog rose.
Did it work? Yes.
Did I notice any poisoning of the surrounding ground? No.
The rotting process takes several years as will any leaching of the
degenerating oil.
Did I plant escalonias on the various sites so that I could answer the
next question?
Sod it! No. I never thought of that. ;-)

Thank you. That's all I wanted to check. Leaching of the oil would take one
good downpour I'd have thought, so it's interesting to have your input.
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Sacha
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South Devon
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