"'Mike'" wrote ...

Would they/could they type of question.

Two very old and poor Horse Chestnuts were cut down last week and palms
were planted in tubs placed on the two stumps. This was done to 'disguise'
the stumps ready for a Garden Party this weekend.

Question to those with more experience than me, i.e. anybody

When the palm roots have penetrated the bottom of the tubs, will they
establish themselves in the stumps and in years to come, when the tubs have
rotted and long since gone, rely on the stump roots for nutrition and
growth?

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Shows the palms in tubs on stumps.

(With nearly a hundred attending the Garden Party, 'someone' is bound to
ask that question)


I would drill some large holes in the stumps and pour in some SBK stump out
then cover the stump with something to stop animals etc getting to the
poison. Thick black plastic works OK ( the inside of an old compost bag)
nailed on. Then you can stand the palms on that whilst the roots rot away
which will take years and leave you with two very large holes which from my
experience become the winter home to toads and newts. Don't forget those
palms will rely on you for watering and feeding.
--
Regards. Bob Hobden.
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