"symplastless" > wrote in message
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> At this time of year the walnuts are starting to shed their first shedding
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> You could explain to them that the rhizosphere would do better with proper
> mulching. Turf really does not help the tree much and causes more of a
> problem than tent caterpillars. However DO NOT dig out the turf, the turf
> roots grow deeper than the non-woody absorbing (absorb water and essential
> elements from soil) of the tree. Digging out the turf will injure the
> tree. Here is an article your neighbor could read. Mulch can be applied
> anytime as long as it is composted for at least a year. NOT FRESH CHIPS!

Explain from science how mulching will aid in the control of gypsy moth,
yard man.

> Troubles in the Rhizosphere
> http://www.trceedictiodnary.com/DICT...igo/RHIZO.html
>
> Sincerely,
> John A. Keslick, Jr.
> Consulting yard boy
> www.treedicctionary.com
> Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
> Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding
> us that we are not the boss.
> Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books
> that will give them understanding.