"symplastless" wrote in message
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At this time of year the walnuts are starting to shed their first shedding
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You could explain to them that the rhizosphere would do better with proper
mulching. Turf really does not help the tree much and causes more of a
problem than tent caterpillars. However DO NOT dig out the turf, the turf
roots grow deeper than the non-woody absorbing (absorb water and essential
elements from soil) of the tree. Digging out the turf will injure the
tree. Here is an article your neighbor could read. Mulch can be applied
anytime as long as it is composted for at least a year. NOT FRESH CHIPS!

Explain from science how mulching will aid in the control of gypsy moth,
yard man.

Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.trceedictiodnary.com/DICT...igo/RHIZO.html

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting yard boy
www.treedicctionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding
us that we are not the boss.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books
that will give them understanding.