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Help!! Puppies have stripped bark from tree
I think deep down I realise that there is nothing I can do. But someone
might have an amazing cure. I have a red oak which was a present. About 8ft tall. Planted out this spring. Have just found out the puppies (-who might not be long for this world if they keep this up !! ) have stripped the bark from the bottom 2ft or so. I know it is basically my fault for not using a tree guard (all the others are done because of the rabbits) and for not supervising the damned dogs more closely (Actually I love 'em to bits, but that is irrelevant) Is there a miracle compound that I can bandage the trunk with to help it survive? -- Sue Begg Remove my clothes to reply Do not mess in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! |
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On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 15:53:35 +0100, Sue Begg
wrote: I think deep down I realise that there is nothing I can do. But someone might have an amazing cure. I have a red oak which was a present. About 8ft tall. Planted out this spring. Have just found out the puppies (-who might not be long for this world if they keep this up !! ) have stripped the bark from the bottom 2ft or so. I know it is basically my fault for not using a tree guard (all the others are done because of the rabbits) and for not supervising the damned dogs more closely (Actually I love 'em to bits, but that is irrelevant) Is there a miracle compound that I can bandage the trunk with to help it survive? Puppy skin wetted and wrapped tightly around the base will provide all the protection and nutrients the tree will need. |
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In message , Gary
writes On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 15:53:35 +0100, Sue Begg wrote: I think deep down I realise that there is nothing I can do. But someone might have an amazing cure. I have a red oak which was a present. About 8ft tall. Planted out this spring. Have just found out the puppies (-who might not be long for this world if they keep this up !! ) have stripped the bark from the bottom 2ft or so. I know it is basically my fault for not using a tree guard (all the others are done because of the rabbits) and for not supervising the damned dogs more closely (Actually I love 'em to bits, but that is irrelevant) Is there a miracle compound that I can bandage the trunk with to help it survive? Puppy skin wetted and wrapped tightly around the base will provide all the protection and nutrients the tree will need. LOL I was thinking somewhere along the same lines -- Sue Begg Remove my clothes to reply Do not mess in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! |
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martin wrote:
On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:33:48 +0100, Sue Begg wrote: [...] LOL I was thinking somewhere along the same lines -- Sue Begg Remove my clothes to reply With a sig like that gawd only knows what some of us think :-) I'm afraid my own thoughts are predictably transparent, and perhaps not for a family newsgroup! -- Mike. |
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In message , martin
writes On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 17:16:47 +0100, "Mike Lyle" wrote: martin wrote: On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:33:48 +0100, Sue Begg wrote: [...] LOL I was thinking somewhere along the same lines -- Sue Begg Remove my clothes to reply With a sig like that gawd only knows what some of us think :-) I'm afraid my own thoughts are predictably transparent, and perhaps not for a family newsgroup! I do a double take each time I see Sue's sig. Sorry I hadn't realised my sig was offending anyone. I have changed it to something innocent. Actually it might also offend people if they could divine my thoughts at the moment. -- Sue Remove the puppies to reply |
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Sue Begg Remove my clothes to reply With a sig like that gawd only knows what some of us think :-) I'm afraid my own thoughts are predictably transparent, and perhaps not for a family newsgroup! I do a double take each time I see Sue's sig. Sorry I hadn't realised my sig was offending anyone. I have changed it to something innocent. Actually it might also offend people if they could divine my thoughts at the moment. -- Certainly doesn't offend me. Male, ex Royal Navy ;-) Mike -- National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Spitfire Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 4 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea RAF Regiment Assoc. Scarborough 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Eden Camp H.M.S.Collingwood Assn Trafalgar Dinner. Coventry October 21 - 24 |
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"Gary" wrote in message ... On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 15:53:35 +0100, Sue Begg wrote: I think deep down I realise that there is nothing I can do. But someone might have an amazing cure. I have a red oak which was a present. About 8ft tall. Planted out this spring. Have just found out the puppies (-who might not be long for this world if they keep this up !! ) have stripped the bark from the bottom 2ft or so. I know it is basically my fault for not using a tree guard (all the others are done because of the rabbits) and for not supervising the damned dogs more closely (Actually I love 'em to bits, but that is irrelevant) Is there a miracle compound that I can bandage the trunk with to help it survive? ________________________ It is highly unlikely that sufficient bark has been removed. A tree can recover readily with very little bark surviving. You only have a problem if both the bark and the slippery cambium have been removed all around without any remaining. If you can still remove more 'bark' with a knife or finger nail before reaching the slippery layer or wood then there is still some phloem left and you have a good chance of survival. If all has been removed then a 'bridge graft' of bark removed from above the damage will give you a good chance. If all has failed it will take many months before moribunditity shows~~ good luck. Best Wishes Brian. |
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"Sue Begg" wrote in message ... I think deep down I realise that there is nothing I can do. But someone might have an amazing cure. I have a red oak which was a present. About 8ft tall. Planted out this spring. Have just found out the puppies (-who might not be long for this world if they keep this up !! ) have stripped the bark from the bottom 2ft or so. I know it is basically my fault for not using a tree guard (all the others are done because of the rabbits) and for not supervising the damned dogs more closely (Actually I love 'em to bits, but that is irrelevant) Is there a miracle compound that I can bandage the trunk with to help it survive? -- Sue Begg Remove my clothes Your husband/boyfriend might object if I performed that action. You may be lucky with the damaged tree, but beware - my cousin had a dog (retriever) that turned its attention to chewing furniture, wallpaper, etc. Get them properly trained ASAP or you may have years of expense in repair bills. Bevan |
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In message , Bevan Price
writes Your husband/boyfriend might object if I performed that action. You may be lucky with the damaged tree, but beware - my cousin had a dog (retriever) that turned its attention to chewing furniture, wallpaper, etc. Get them properly trained ASAP or you may have years of expense in repair bills. Bevan They aren't doing too badly. They are border collies, one blue merle, the other red merle. They are 10 weeks old now. They are housetrained with very few accidents. They will sit and lie down to command and walk on a loose lead. I couldn't live with a badly behaved dog :-)) My older collie is great but I am realistic enough to know I will get damage - I just expected it to be a little less drastic and am cross with myself for not putting a guard round that tree -- Sue Remove the puppies to reply |
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"Sue Begg" wrote in message ... In message , Bevan Price writes Your husband/boyfriend might object if I performed that action. You may be lucky with the damaged tree, but beware - my cousin had a dog (retriever) that turned its attention to chewing furniture, wallpaper, etc. Get them properly trained ASAP or you may have years of expense in repair bills. Bevan They aren't doing too badly. They are border collies, one blue merle, the other red merle. They are 10 weeks old now. They are housetrained with very few accidents. They will sit and lie down to command and walk on a loose lead. I couldn't live with a badly behaved dog :-)) My older collie is great but I am realistic enough to know I will get damage - I just expected it to be a little less drastic and am cross with myself for not putting a guard round that tree -- Sue--------------------------- Border Collies are quite the best and easiest to train~~ there is no other dog for me. Mine~Poppy~~was today sitting in the bay window when she saw a strange cat that had dared to come onto her lawn. She roared with delight and excitement and charged out of the house, barely waiting for doors to be opened~~ rushed up to the cat only to find the cat still washing its paws and not the least concerned! She skidded to a halt and looking rather foolish started to pretend she was looking for a lost ball etc. Suddenly the cat spat and clawed and my brave Poppy fled with a scream around the garden, with the cat on her tail and the tail tucked right under. Eventually she jumped into my arms taking me down with her!! She wasn't to know that the cat has kittens in a nearby shed. I hope she still barks the postman off tomorrow! Best Wishes Brian. |
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Sue Begg wrote:
In message , martin writes On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 17:16:47 +0100, "Mike Lyle" wrote: martin wrote: On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:33:48 +0100, Sue Begg wrote: [...] LOL I was thinking somewhere along the same lines -- Sue Begg Remove my clothes to reply With a sig like that gawd only knows what some of us think :-) I'm afraid my own thoughts are predictably transparent, and perhaps not for a family newsgroup! I do a double take each time I see Sue's sig. Sorry I hadn't realised my sig was offending anyone. I have changed it to something innocent. Actually it might also offend people if they could divine my thoughts at the moment. Good heavens! No, Sue, it isn't offensive in the slightest: I'm awfully sorry if I somehow gave that impression. It adds to the general gaiety, so please don't change it. -- Mike. |
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