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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comCan we use a weed eater to remove the many sprouts around the base of our crepe myrtle tree?
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1 Comment To "crepe myrtle sprouts"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 03/24/2017 @ 10:44 pm
No, this is not a good method to remove suckers from around the base of the tree.
A weed eater can easily damage the bark and trunk, which in turn can weaken the tree and make it vulnerable to pests and disease.
Use a small hand pruner to remove the suckers.
Here is a link with more information.
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