Odd Oaks with Odder Issues
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Comments (7)John, you are mistaken about the location of oak tree roots, at least the ones that absorb water and nutrients. Those are ALL located in the upper 12 inches of the soil surface. Some oaks send anchor roots down deep into the soil but they have nothing to do what the 'feeder' roots do. As a matter of fact, 12 inches would be deeper than any I've ever seen. The extremely wide spreading, fibrous mat of feeder roots is normal physiology for most deciduous trees. It not only sustains the trees in terms of water and nutrients, but holds the trees in place. I would fully expect that a mere twenty feet away from this oak, the soil system would be packed full of the fibrous roots of that oak. These roots extend very far beyond the reach of the (so called) drip-line. Depending upon the health of the tree, those roots may be found a hundred feet away from the trunk. So why so shallow? Because these trees need an enormous amount of water, of dissolved minerals, and...OXYGEN. All three will be found (especially 02) in the greatest quantities in the top few inches of soil. It's also something of a myth (2nd myth) that the soil under oak trees is acidic. FRESH oak leaves might be somewhat acidic, but dead ones are not. That's even true with the evergreen oaks so common to the South. Stick your shovel into the soil and tell us what you find about two or three inches down. That's about where the mat of feeder roots will start. By the way, if you can post some pictures of the leaves...even fallen leaves....I'll be able to identify it for you. Leaves AND acorns would be a plus....See MoreNEW: Odd, Odder, Oddest - The Incredible Edibles
Comments (67)I wish to sincerely apologize to my swap mate for the odd,oddest swap. Life has been upside down at my house and still in a sideways position but I am back to having a little time for myself. My husband had what appeared to be a stroke but it turned out that sections of his brain are beginning to die off from a bleed he suffered from approximately 15 years ago. I brought him home from rehab on Monday and Monday evening he was admitted to the regular hospital with pneumonia. He is recovering but I do not know if he will be coming home or placed temporily back into rehab for intensive breathing treatments or permanently into a skilled nursing facility. I wish to thank you guys for your patience and understanding and I will be getting my late packages into the mail this coming week. They will be special due to the lateness. I once again offer my apologies. Linda...See MorePotted baby oak issues
Comments (7)do you think it can make it a few more months like this? ===>>>> it could take a few years more ... trees work in tree time ... and that time is usually not weeks or months ... dont go trying to kill them with too much love .... i would put it in bright shade ... just because pots get real hot in sun ... a little lesser light is better than baking the roots ... are these local oaks.. for your area??? .. do we have an ID? once in mother earth .. they ought to recover nicely .. i mean new leaves ... it might be worth your while. to have a soil test done at your new place .. for any deficiencies in the soil ... if there are.. act accordingly ... but do not amend a planting hole ... your local county extension office may also have off the cuff info on the soil in the area .... see link for planting guide ... ken https://sites.google.com/site/tnarboretum/Home/planting-a-tree-or-shrub...See MoreDesign Dilemma: Suggestions needed for odd-shaped wall
Comments (17)Hi Dough71, Beautiful fireplace, love the brick! I understand your thoughts about fireplace, wall units, etc. I think it really depends on the piece(s). And actually, depending on the unit, it could be interesting to intentionally match up the two. The wall unit would be on another wall and has another purpose, but sort of mimicking the fireplace could actually be interesting with the right piece. But there are so many ways you can go. You can find a style or build one in just about any way you would like. The sky is truly the limit. Plus, I see you have a great eye. Love what you've done in your place, already - furnishings, etc. Beautiful space. You won't have any problem finding the right combo for your wall. And you can light up just about anything these days, it's an LED party. ;)...See MoreScott V
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