Black Cat

We want to dig up a tree (roots and all) but does anyone know how long I need to wait before I plant something in it's place. I have a feeling it's two years?

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IWatkins

Assuming you get it all out, I don't see any reason why you cannot plant in the same spot straight away. Just do the normal soil preperation, i.e. dig the whole area over down to a good depth (because of compactation), put in some good soil conditioner and/or compost. Job done.

TelBoy

BC,

Nah, not unless you use poison to kill the roots. I planted a herb garden on the site of a sycamore a few years back, no probs at all..

Black Cat

Thanks

MarkO

Depends what you're going to plant, and what was there before. E.g., yew trees are susceptible to root disease, so you might not want to plant another one there straight away. Similarly, the old adage about not planting a rose where another one used to be growing is true.

You can probably find a more comprehensive answer, dependent on the species you're removing and planting at www.greenfingers.com. The RHS site has loads of good info, too.

Puff The Magic Wagon!

iTrader: (2)

Why Penni?

AFAIK just "de-root" it, add a suitable compost/fertiliser/nutrient giver & plant away. Besides, depending on size of tree, there'll be a bit of hole filling to be done & decent soil will help.

I'd be interested to know why not though

Black Cat

We're taking out a pine tree and putting another pine tree in it's place. the new one is very young 5 years old which I grew from seeds I brought back from the south of France.

I'm very proud of my baby trees - in fact I have loads of baby trees - I am curently growing my own forest - so if anyone wants any trees just let me know.
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Black Cat

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Why are you a Plus Member - what does that mean?

But sorry I sort of missed what you are saying. Why are we taking out the tree? if that was the question it's because the current tree is dying - it's very old - we have far too many trees on our plot which were all planted badly, ie: the previous owners probably didn't think they'd get more that 6 foot. This one is a 60 footer and is only 10 feet from the front of the house.

It needs to be cut down because if it fell down it would either do the house or garage a great deal of damage. I don't believe in cutting down trees for the sake of it, I love trees, therefore my little mini forest. So an old tree coming out and a new tree going in. And we use the wood on our fire.

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MarkO

BC, see here for details on the Plus thing.

ProperCharlie

You will get plenty of exersize digging out the stump/roots of a 60' tree. Are you planning to use a JCB or a spade?

Charlie.

Puff The Magic Wagon!

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60' tree? NP with a spade/axe to remove a pine tree stump - shallow roots that are easiliy broken/soft.

Also, the regular falling of pine needles goes to fertilise the area well Nice loamy soil probably. My mum always goes into the pine forest to dig the soil up for new beds and shrubs.