gc4078
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I have an elm tree that was planted as a 24" box 2 years ago by the nursery i purchased it from. In high winds a few days ago a stake snapped and the tree fell to nearly 45 degrees and revealed that approx 12" radius around trunk is nothing but planting soil (no binding just loose airy soil). Of course the nursery will not offer any help - Moon Valley Nursery in Phoenix, az. good prices but horrible follow up service.
There is a well of about 3-4" sub-grade around the tree that is about 3 feet and I was considering digging some of the "soil" up and mixing in some native dirt and possibly bringing the well up to 1" or at grade. I am unsure how deep i can go without causing the tree any distress. Anyone have any experience with this and/or advice?
Thank you for your time,
Chris
P.S. over watering (or underwatering) is not an issue.
There is a well of about 3-4" sub-grade around the tree that is about 3 feet and I was considering digging some of the "soil" up and mixing in some native dirt and possibly bringing the well up to 1" or at grade. I am unsure how deep i can go without causing the tree any distress. Anyone have any experience with this and/or advice?
Thank you for your time,
Chris
P.S. over watering (or underwatering) is not an issue.