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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 3, 2010
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    No, this should not be a problem. Just make sure to plant grass or some other vegetation there in the near future so that as the root system decays, and is not able to hold the soil together, another root system takes its place in holding the soil.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 12, 2011
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    You can sometimes gently scrape the bark of branches and if you see green underneath, it is still alive. If it's brittle and brown, then it's dead. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 15, 2011
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    What kind of tree is it? It might be insects or it might be root gall. It could also be due to temperature fluctuations. This all depends on the type of tree. Knowing the variety of tree would allow us to give better advice on the cause and how to treat it.

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    Heather on
    February 24, 2011
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    Probably the one that is looking diseased. It is likely not sap but rather honeydew from insects attacking the plant. This is commonly mistaken for sap and pests will attack a diseased tree.

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    Nikki on
    February 24, 2011
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    Both pine needles and eucalyptus leaves in themselves will not hurt your plants, but both needles and leaves are known to raise the acid levels in the soil they decompose in. This will not cause a problem for your plants as long as you regularly test the soil (which should be done anyway to make sure nutrients are balanced) and treat the soil if the acid levels get too high.

    Here is information on treating high acid in soil:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/lower-acid-soil.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 14, 2011
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    I would gently wrap a piece of plastic over the area, but check it frequently. The biggest danger to a tree in this state is disease. Check to make sure this is not setting in and remove the plastic ASAP if you see it. Do not use tar or other permanent sealers. These can trap disease against the trunk and and you will have no way of removing it if disease sets in.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 16, 2011
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    What kind of trees are these? How old are they? And do you know what caused their decline? This information will help us to give you accurate information about the care for these trees.

    As for whether or not the trees are actually dead, you can check this yourself by gently scrape the bark to see if there is any green underneath, and if so, it is still alive. If it's brittle and brown, then it's dead. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htm

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