I have several oak trees on my property. The roots of these trees send up numerous unsightly sprouts. Is there a way to control this or get rid of the sprouts? I've tried cutting them out, but they quickly grow back. I don't want to use poison, because it will kill the tree.
2006-10-20 03:14:09 · 5 answers · asked by ? 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Some plants (like lilacs) will send up sprouts at the drop of a hat, but with other plants it can mean the plant is in distress. If you're sure that they're sprouting from the roots and not from fallen acorns, I would recommend calling in an arborist (make sure they're certified). If you can't afford one, take a good long look at your trees. You can continue to cut the sprouts off, but your best bet is to figure out why they're growing in the first place. I don't know where you're located, but here in the northeast we had a very wet year - which a lot of oaks don't like. If they have been soggy, try adding some compost to the soil to improve drainage. Do a soil test to see if the tree is lacking in nutrients, and check for mushrooms (which indicate a fungal problem) or other signs of rot.
2006-10-20 03:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by nlmelley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our landscaper used Round up and nearly killed many of our Oaks. So cut them off flat with the ground. Its a nuisance but don't use poison. You will be sorry.
2006-10-20 03:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I mow mine off and they usually stop after awhile
2006-10-20 03:19:35 · answer #3 · answered by fortyninertu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pull them up by the roots, you might even call the forestry commission, they may move them for youand replant them where they could use them.
2006-10-20 03:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by LittleLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes pour bleach on them
2006-10-20 03:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by j 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋