How do you apply this to a very tall oak tree?
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The only way I know to apply is with a sprayer. Don't think you can add it to canister you attach to the hose
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You will have to make sure that there is no fine spray that can be carried by the wind to poison your neighbors. This would be a good time to consult your county extension agent, city arborist, or other professionals.
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This is a systemic product. That means to treat the oak you'd mix the product according to the directions and apply the mixture around the drip line of the tree. If it's an oak with a wide canopy, you'd assume the drip line was the outline of the canopy. It will not kill the gall wasp. If you're attempting to eradicate the gall wasp, you might contact a tree service company in your area for treatment and costs.
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I don't think an average person could or should try to do this. Especially if it is very old and tall. Get a professional to take care of the fungus. I bought a house which had a very old Oak in the front yard. Before we bought it, I noticed dead parts of branches. The ends of the branches were gray and leafless so I insisted they have the tree checked. The professional who checked the tree said it needed to be taken down. It was dying and the trunk beneath the dirt had several kinds of fungus and it was dangerous. In a high wind, it could fall. You could check around the bottom of the tree. Dig down about 8 to 10 inches and see if it has fungus there, but I think only a specialist should check it out. I don't think an average person could or should try to do this. Especially if it is very old and tall. Get a professional to take care of the fungus. I bought a house which had a very old Oak in the front yard. Before we bought it, I noticed dead parts of branches. The ends of the branches were gray and leafless so I insisted they have the tree checked. The professional who checked the tree said it needed to be taken down. It was dying and the trunk beneath the dirt had several kinds of fungus and it was dangerous. In a high wind, it could fall. You could check around the bottom of the... » Read More I don't think an average person could or should try to do this. Especially if it is very old and tall. Get a professional to take care of the fungus. I bought a house which had a very old Oak in the front yard. Before we bought it, I noticed dead parts of branches. The ends of the branches were gray and leafless so I insisted they have the tree checked. The professional who checked the tree said it needed to be taken down. It was dying and the trunk beneath the dirt had several kinds of fungus and it was dangerous. In a high wind, it could fall. You could check around the bottom of the tree. Dig down about 8 to 10 inches and see if it has fungus there, but I think only a specialist should check it out. « Show Less
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My husband used it and this is his response. "One bottle goes a long way since it is diluted directly 1:8 in a pump sprayer. It took 2 sprays to kill unwanted growth from a Live Oak, probably due to the amount of rain we get almost everyday. You could probably use a garden hose with a sprayer attachment but I don't feel you have as much control. We were able to direct the spray on the unwanted growth and save my other plants nearby."
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I have apple trees about 10 ft tall and I can get the spray to reach the top if it is pumped up all the way. The spray can be adjusted. I use the fan spray and it is close to 3 feet wide and goes forward any where from 4-8 feet.
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I would use hide glue found in lumber yards mixed with water 1tsp hide lue to a cup of warm water. Makes a great stable water color paint. Maybe a dash of alum.
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If you have a tall tree just join the double green ropes and tie it up to a limb with a single rope. Other wise, if the tree isn't as tall, insert a wooden bar between the green ropes at a level of about five or six feet and then string up the bar and green ropes with a single rope. We love this swing. As many adults get on it as kids, so make sure your stringing is sturdy. I hope this works for you.
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Having experienced a deer tearing up the bark on my small oak tree I intend to install a chicken wire type fence around the trunk this fall. Just make an oversized ring around the trunk and hold it off the tree with a wooden stake or two. The tree did survive and has full growth this season. I used the tape late last fall to cover the wound (approx 1/3 the diameter x 18 inch veritcally) for the winter. I applied some pruning spray (like spray paint) before I had the tape. I removed the tape in the spring after the leaves began to blossom. If nothing else the fencing should make it inconvienient for the deer. Having experienced a deer tearing up the bark on my small oak tree I intend to install a chicken wire type fence around the trunk this fall. Just make an oversized ring around the trunk and hold it off the tree with a wooden stake or two. The tree did survive and has full growth this season. I used the tape late last fall to cover the wound (approx 1/3 the diameter x 18 inch veritcally) for the winter. I applied some pruning spray (like spray paint) before I had the tape. I removed the tape in the spring after the leaves began to blossom. If nothing else the fencing should make it... » Read More Having experienced a deer tearing up the bark on my small oak tree I intend to install a chicken wire type fence around the trunk this fall. Just make an oversized ring around the trunk and hold it off the tree with a wooden stake or two. The tree did survive and has full growth this season. I used the tape late last fall to cover the wound (approx 1/3 the diameter x 18 inch veritcally) for the winter. I applied some pruning spray (like spray paint) before I had the tape. I removed the tape in the spring after the leaves began to blossom. If nothing else the fencing should make it inconvienient for the deer. « Show Less
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I live in a literal forest of poison oak. Had a few PO trees with 8" diameter trunks. Count your blessings. Anyway. The answer is... it depends on what you do and how careful you are. If the poison oak is growing up the tree, cut the poison oak stems and apply the Ortho un-diluted to the stump/s coming from the ground. If the oak is also all around the tree and ground based, spray very carefully, but with full coverage, and be sure not to have rain in the forecast for two days after. In two days you will notice the poison oak leaves begin to wilt. Do not cut out the poison oak until it is all wilted. If it isn't or you see any new growth, reapply very carefully again and you are done. Has worked, is working now for me, in the exact same situation. Been doing this same process for over 14 years. Including around my beloved firs and redwoods. Haven't hurt or lost one yet. Be sure to wear gloves. Don't do this when the wind is up. When you are done, take a full long warm shower. Just to make sure you get any poison oak or Ortho residue off you after cutting and tromping around in the Gawd-awful stuff. Our motto here: "All poison oak must die." Or while we are killing it: "Die oak die."
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You are supposed to tie top of braid just before the leaves spread when there's about 8" of growth between tie n leaves then continue braid and repeat tie. if you've got a green thumb the tree can get to 6-7' but I've never seen one potted more then 4'. Good luck
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If you are using oak it will take multiple layers to get the color dark. If you are using a wood like poplar or pine, I'd start with the darker color then slowly add water to lighten the color with each new layer. It's going to be a challange
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I did some research online to see how to best kill Chinese Tallow trees and found that I could either cut down the tree and then treat the stump (which I did for smaller trees that I could cut down with a hand saw); or, for larger trees that were too much work to cut down, I found out that I could treat the base of the tree by coating about a 2-foot wide swath of bark (encircling the tree) near the base of the tree. I don't know if that's the same for sumac but maybe you could find out online or from your county ag agent. (I don't know what kind of sumac you have but I love my sumacs - they make fantastic fall color.) I did some research online to see how to best kill Chinese Tallow trees and found that I could either cut down the tree and then treat the stump (which I did for smaller trees that I could cut down with a hand saw); or, for larger trees that were too much work to cut down, I found out that I could treat the base of the tree by coating about a 2-foot wide swath of bark (encircling the tree) near the base of the tree. I don't know if that's the same for sumac but maybe you could find out online or from your county ag agent. (I don't know what kind of sumac you have but I love my sumacs - they... » Read More I did some research online to see how to best kill Chinese Tallow trees and found that I could either cut down the tree and then treat the stump (which I did for smaller trees that I could cut down with a hand saw); or, for larger trees that were too much work to cut down, I found out that I could treat the base of the tree by coating about a 2-foot wide swath of bark (encircling the tree) near the base of the tree. I don't know if that's the same for sumac but maybe you could find out online or from your county ag agent. (I don't know what kind of sumac you have but I love my sumacs - they make fantastic fall color.) « Show Less
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Yes, if you follow the correct procedures for application. The work depends on how the surface absorbs the polyurethane. When I used it on oak, it took three coats sanding lightly with 220 grit sand paper between each coat. Use a tack cloth or clean damp cloth to wipe all dust off between coats. Best applied with a foam brush. Do not place in direct sunlight on a hot day to dry or the finish will bubble. And have fun!
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I use Remedy Ultra for killing Chinese tallow trees and this product is the generic equivalent. I mix one gallon with 3 gallons of diesel fuel and spray the bottom 12" of the tree trunks. It can be done any time of the year, but not if the trunks are covered with ice or heavy rain is on the way. It is especially effective on trunks up to 3" but does very well on trunks up to 6". I have killed mature tallows with 12+" trunks but it takes several applications and maybe a year or two before they fall over.
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Yes you can apply directly to trees but it will be real sticky so birds wont land on it.
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I use Meguiar's Gold Teak Oil, available at Amazon. I apply about once a week or so. The oil soaks into the wood keeping the beautiful wood clean and protecting the color.
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You would need to wrap a tree-protecting strap around the tree limb with a ring on it for affixing the swing hooks. Extend with a heavy-duty rope as needed to get the swing at the right height.
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the trick is you have to clean the area really good first then apply more liquid roof. and if it wrinkly sand it down first then add more liquid. I brought my liquid roof down around over the edge like 4 inches. if you have anymore questions you can email direct shannonhopkins56@gmail.com also on YouTube there is a step by step walk though by liquid roof hope this helps you
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I would try a small amount of WD-40 making sure it does not get on the canvas. And, leave the partially set up canopy out in direct sunlight for a few hours before attempting full expansion of joints.