Can this be use under apple tree? I have apple orchard and I don't want weed around the tree because it is hard to mow.
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This stuff is pretty powerful to be using around anything you want to keep living. Just 2 ounces in a single gallon will make a 1,000' or more look like a apocalyptic waste land for at least 2 weeks. Look into specific herbicides to target your problem then treat with ground sterilizer or a little mulch or rocks can go a long way. Talk to your local trusted nursery for the best solution.
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Use of herbicides on or near food plants/trees/etc should be done with caution. I'd check with your local farm extension office to see if this is systemic (taken up into the plant) or not. If systemic, it'll go into the fruit.
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yes you can use it under your tree, i have used it under my oaks, figs and persimmons, grass is dead, tree is fine.
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Edward,This is so specific a question that getting an answer from the internet is dangerous. Call an apple orchard in your area (or go on line) and ask what they do to control weeds and grass if anything besides mowing.Ron
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I also have a persimmon tree (see other review) and have continued to have healthy fruit while using this product.
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I have not used it as a weed puller, that said I will say whatever you put this in the center of, you will definitely chop it up and bring it to the surface quickly, cut through tree roots, so dandelions would not be a challenge.
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No, this is for outside garden use. Take a look at Dr. Earth 759. Also here at Amazon
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It did a great job on the impeller area of my snowblower. It stops rust and moisture. I did not try it under the mower but I think it could be of benefit and could see no harm in using. Since grass, dirt, sticks, stones, and other debris hits the undercarriage of the mower, I would think you will just have to wait and see. I would never cut my grass when wet and there is always a build up of gunk under the housing that I would remove periodically with a putty knife (engine off and spark plug wire removed).
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You can use this on the ground or over a tree stand. It works good, it just takes a little time to set it up.
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i had the posts, so i just used them to cover my beans because i wanted to pick underneath them, but i suppose you could just lay it on top of whatever you want to protect.fyi - depending on what you are wanting to keep the deer away from, i have foundthat the weed barrier (for the ground) works the best. they can't stand walking on it, & you have abonus of no weeds, less water usage, clean product, no rot (pumpkins) & warms the soil fora product like tomatoes! ":-) i roll it up & use it year after year.
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I think it will work, but you will probably need multiple treatments. I used this successfully for the weeds & grass around my tree, but those roots were much shallower. Good luck.
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Have you considered putting a thick layer of wood chips under your fruit trees on top the ground (this is chipped branches & leaves that you can often get for free if you offer to let your local tree trimmer dump their waste wood chips at your place)? They are shock-absorbing (if the trees are dwarf size - not too tall), hold water for hungry roots so don't need to water as much, soften the ground below them => promoting more rapid tree root growth if extended out far enough, keep weeds away if deep enough, have an insulating factor in cold weather & overtime provide additional nutrients to the soil as they break down. Checkout it out in a documentary on a simpler way to garden => "BackToEdenFilm.com". Have you considered putting a thick layer of wood chips under your fruit trees on top the ground (this is chipped branches & leaves that you can often get for free if you offer to let your local tree trimmer dump their waste wood chips at your place)? They are shock-absorbing (if the trees are dwarf size - not too tall), hold water for hungry roots so don't need to water as much, soften the ground below them => promoting more rapid tree root growth if extended out far enough, keep weeds away if deep enough, have an insulating factor in cold weather & overtime provide additional nutrients... » Read More Have you considered putting a thick layer of wood chips under your fruit trees on top the ground (this is chipped branches & leaves that you can often get for free if you offer to let your local tree trimmer dump their waste wood chips at your place)? They are shock-absorbing (if the trees are dwarf size - not too tall), hold water for hungry roots so don't need to water as much, soften the ground below them => promoting more rapid tree root growth if extended out far enough, keep weeds away if deep enough, have an insulating factor in cold weather & overtime provide additional nutrients to the soil as they break down. Checkout it out in a documentary on a simpler way to garden => "BackToEdenFilm.com". « Show Less
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I doubt it. Raccoons are a unique problem in that they seem to be very smart. I was not able to keep them out of my orchard of apple trees even though I had multiple strands of electric fence wire starting just above the ground and going up to a couple of feet above the ground. I have no idea how they managed to keep getting in but they did and got or ruined about 50% of my apple crop.
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It should work fine. When I mow it picks up the clippings with no problem. In the fall I use it to pick up leaves with no problem. Blossoms? I don't see why it wouldn't pick them up also. It sure beats rakeing.
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Deep tap roots could be a problem. I Have Arizona sandy adobe soil (caliche, hard as brick) and a lot of common mallow grew up. It handled up to a 4 Inch tap root on medium growth, but much longer than that it couldn't pull out. If you have a loamier soil, I think it would pull up most anything short of a shrub. What it is really good for, is pulling dandelions and crabgrass out of your lawn and garden. In a fairly well managed yard and garden, it can keep you off your knees, but if you have a real big job especially with hard rocky soil, you will still end up with shovel and or weed killer needed. I'm not sure what an autumn olive bush is, but if it is small enough to get the tongs over and the soil is soft enough, it might, but it is a weeding tool, you couldn't use it successfully on scrub oak higher than a foot tall if that or blackberries other than small individual still tender plants. Basically my answer is no, I don't think so. But there are some variables that could make it work: root type, soil type and size of plant.
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I don't know about the yard. My gardener requested it to help the soil around a large transplanted tree. It was diluted and into the hole before the tree.
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Probably; however not what they are designed for. If you are asking if they will damage plants under your trees; I doubt it.
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In very hard, dry soil this instrument would not do a good job. It needs to get down, grab the weed and then pull it out. It the soil is hard and dry the week will break and you would not be able to pull it out. Works better with a wet soil.
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yes, but I would recommend something with a shorter blade height so you can fit it between close limbs (only applies if they are still on the tree). One of the collapsible hand saws are great for this purpose
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I haven't tried it, but I don't think it would work well in an established lawn. It is designed to cultivate and de-weed gardens and needs to penetrate beneath the surface of the soil in order to "work" properly.
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This arbor should be anchored to the ground. The metal stakes included have to be put into the ground at least 12". I don't think it would work well free-standing in an outdoor environment.