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How Important is it to Remove old Stumps?
They should cause no problems. Best left alone.
Best Wishes "Harry Ziman" wrote in message ... We have had three very large conifer trees cur down from our garden leaving stumps up to 24" across. Although unsightly these should disappear beneath the new planting. Is it important to remove the old stumps? For example could they harbour diseases that could damage the new plants? Can I just leave them to rot. Any views or experiences very welcome. Thanks |
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How Important is it to Remove old Stumps?
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:26:30 +0100, "Harry Ziman"
wrote: We have had three very large conifer trees cur down from our garden leaving stumps up to 24" across. Although unsightly these should disappear beneath the new planting. Is it important to remove the old stumps? For example could they harbour diseases that could damage the new plants? Can I just leave them to rot. The reasons to remove are usually aesthetic. If they present a moderately level flat surface, they're handy as supports for potted plants. As they rot, they can be used as planters. Well-rotted, they can be pulled apart and disposed of easily. Stump-grinding is awfully expensive here. |
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How Important is it to Remove old Stumps?
".............. We have had three very large conifer trees cur down from
our garden leaving stumps up to 24" across. Although unsightly these should disappear beneath the new planting........." If you had left them at around 6 to 7ft they would have made great support for climbers. -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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How Important is it to Remove old Stumps?
Harry Ziman wrote in message ... We have had three very large conifer trees cur down from our garden leaving stumps up to 24" across. Although unsightly these should disappear beneath the new planting. Is it important to remove the old stumps? For example could they harbour diseases that could damage the new plants? Can I just leave them to rot. Any views or experiences very welcome. Thanks I had several shrubs die unexpectedly. Investigation revealed Honey Fungus, which had spread via 'bootlace' roots from dead stumps of laurel and laburnum. Conifers are notorious for harbouring honey fungus. Since I dug out the stumps I've had no problems. Liz |
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How Important is it to Remove old Stumps?
I know nothing about honey fungus? Is it likely to be prevalent in Cheshire?
At present we have no problems of this type. Thanks "Liz" wrote in message ... Harry Ziman wrote in message ... We have had three very large conifer trees cur down from our garden leaving stumps up to 24" across. Although unsightly these should disappear beneath the new planting. Is it important to remove the old stumps? For example could they harbour diseases that could damage the new plants? Can I just leave them to rot. Any views or experiences very welcome. Thanks I had several shrubs die unexpectedly. Investigation revealed Honey Fungus, which had spread via 'bootlace' roots from dead stumps of laurel and laburnum. Conifers are notorious for harbouring honey fungus. Since I dug out the stumps I've had no problems. Liz |
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How Important is it to Remove old Stumps?
In article , Harry Ziman
writes I know nothing about honey fungus? Is it likely to be prevalent in Cheshire? At present we have no problems of this type. It's one of the commonest fungi in the UK and present in most of our woodlands. Thanks "Liz" wrote in message ... Harry Ziman wrote in message ... We have had three very large conifer trees cur down from our garden leaving stumps up to 24" across. Although unsightly these should disappear beneath the new planting. Is it important to remove the old stumps? For example could they harbour diseases that could damage the new plants? Can I just leave them to rot. Any views or experiences very welcome. Thanks I had several shrubs die unexpectedly. Investigation revealed Honey Fungus, which had spread via 'bootlace' roots from dead stumps of laurel and laburnum. Conifers are notorious for harbouring honey fungus. Since I dug out the stumps I've had no problems. Liz -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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How Important is it to Remove old Stumps?
"Harry Ziman" wrote in message ... I know nothing about honey fungus? Is it likely to be prevalent in Cheshire? At present we have no problems of this type. There is a lot of rubbish spoken about honey fungus. It usually attacks only wounded plants. It is also a delicious mushroom for eating. Fry the young caps in butter flavoured with garlic. But please make hundred percent certain you have identified it correctly before eating it. [snip] Franz |
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How Important is it to Remove old Stumps?
I have pulled many conifer stumps with nothing more than a car and a rope.
If you can't get the car near, try a portable winch from a hire shop. The roots are shallow and they pull up easy...... Git "Harry Ziman" wrote in message ... We have had three very large conifer trees cur down from our garden leaving stumps up to 24" across. Although unsightly these should disappear beneath the new planting. Is it important to remove the old stumps? For example could they harbour diseases that could damage the new plants? Can I just leave them to rot. Any views or experiences very welcome. Thanks |
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