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 Post subject: Mesquite trees
PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 5:53 pm 
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Hello:

Just curious about something....I just moved out to the Scurry (south of Kaufman, TX area) onto a long narrow 7 acres. I have a few things in mind for this lot, but none of them include the rather large collection of mesquite trees I have right in the middle of it. What is the most effective way to remove these? notsuh


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 Post subject: Re: Mesquite trees
PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 6:26 pm 
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Hello notsuh,

I'm not sure either.
List a few of the things you have in mind. I'd have to remove any of the Mesquite trees if they are of any size.

I might suggest you make several posts on this subject in the TREE and/or Ranch forums but be a bit more specific.

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 Post subject: Mesquite Trees
PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:03 am 
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Zipper:

There are a few mature Mesquites out there, but mostly they're small bushy little annoyances with a lot of thorns. Thinking of finding out what vinegar will do. A neighbor said to try salt buried at the root. Then there's the expensive last resort: bulldozer. I'll post the results when I get around to trying them.

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 Post subject: Mesquite removal
PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:36 am 
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notsuh,

Latest idea proposed is a 50/50 mix of diesel and liguid molasses.
Diesel kills and the molasses (microbes) removes the diesel fuel.

Drill holes in stump and pour mixture on stump area.

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 Post subject: notsuh
PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 8:51 pm 
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Zipper:

Cool, kinda like the petroleum eating bacteria used to help control oil spills on the ocean? I have a neighbor with the same dilemma; I'll pass that Idea along as well.

Thanks

Clay


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