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Travis · 18-08-2007, 05:47 AM posted to rec.gardens

Bosseye wrote:
Thanks Travis,
The trees are at the edges of the land, and thankfully the edges that
will only need about 1" of soil to make the plot level (as a tilth in
which to seed). Rotovating was an issue I'd considered, and had
planned to hoe the 6' around the trees by hand so as to avoid any root
damage. Is this adequate, or is there something else I should know?
Again, much thanks,
David.

Travis;739864 Wrote:
Bosseye wrote:-
Thanks to all the posters so far - I'm rather amazed at the response!

Actually, I do have tree root structures in this ground, principally
three large oaks, and I would not wish to do anything do harm them.
Also three holly. Why - is there something important I'm missing
the trees?

br/David

symplastless;739317 Wrote: -
Do you have trees with their root zones in this area?

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"Bosseye" wrote in message
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Hi,
Have just (mechanically) cleared 0.25 acres of old and impenetrable
rododendron, and having removed the roots, will rotovate and overlay
with 6" of soil/sand/loam mix before laying a new lawn.

However, I'm expecting some potential problems:

First, I'm aware that the rhododendron is toxic to other plants, and
I'm trying to understand what may not be plantable in the reclaimed
land (ie. lawn, laurel, fruit trees etc). And also what might be
done
to neutralise this effect.

Second, I'm aware that there is likely to be rhododendron seeds left
in
the ground, which will doubtless sprout. Will glyphosate neutral
these,
or do I require something different, and will that be fine to seed
lawn
in mid September.

Any help appreciated.
Kind regards,
David.--

It is probably not a good idea to be placing 6" of soil on top of any
tree roots much less rototilling them.

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Travis in Shoreline Washington

I wouldn't plant anything within the drip line. If the Oaks are native
they will get enough water from the sky but if you plant anything under
them you will need to water and that might be too much for the Oaks.

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Travis in Shoreline Washington