Feebys Owner
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Hi. I have a 25+ year old HUGE crepe myrtle that has areas around the trunk base that collect water from rain (see pics) They seem to be getting bigger and deeper as time passes. I scoop out as much of the rain water as I can, but it is not easy to keep them free of standing water. Since our rains have begun this season, gnats (and probably mosquitos) are collecting around the recesses. Is there anything I could use to close up these recesses without harming the tree? Are these areas making the tree susceptible to problems? Thanks!