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Comments (40)Lots of anecdotal claims, but little conclusive evidence that ivermectins have any significant effect on earthworm populations. See study linked below. On the dog poop deal...I'd be more concerned about the risk of visceral/ocular larval migrans from Toxocara(roundworm) eggs than I would bacterial contamination - and then only on 'drops', but if you washed them, the risk would be infinitesimally minimal. Hand-picked fruit... no problem whatsoever. 'Wildlife' are not pristine and blameless; there have been cases of E.coli O157/H7 infection traced to unpasteurized cider made from apples collected in an orchard frequented by deer - and the exact strain of O157/H7 was isolated from deer droppings as was isolated from the human cases. cuznfloyd - I wouldn't advocate fertilizing herbivore pastures with manure from non-herbivores. I see Sarcocystis cysts in muscle tissue from virtually every mature cow I look at, courtesy of dogs & coyotes defecating in pastures. Additionally, two of the leading causes of abortion in sheep/goats(Toxoplasma gondii) and cattle(Neospora caninum) - are associated with accidental consumption of oocysts from feline(T.gondii) or canine(N.caninum) feces. Here is a link that might be useful: anthelminthics & earthworms This post was edited by lucky_p on Mon, Aug 4, 14 at 15:29...See MoreSuggestions on fertile fruit trees/veg. garden land around North
Comments (4)"Reasonable" is subjective, but Lula and Homer are both off the beaten path a little bit and might be affordable. Also, Oakwood and Clermont are worth a look....See MoreShould I mulch a 3' or 4' diameter around my dwarf fruit trees?
Comments (5)The reason i mulch is that grass steals water and nutrients from the tree. Keeping the drip area or farther open helps the tree. Yes 4 feet beats three and is worth it IMHO. I mulch to slow down the grass and weeds. Everything else is gravy. As far as Redwoods and 13-13-13 is people forget we are not talking about forest trees here. A peach tree left on it's own will bear so much fruit it's branches will break and invite disease in. Needless to say it will die. We are talking about feeding domesticated trees, not wild ones. The fruit trees will not survive without our care. Well many of them. Also don't let dwarf fool you, not many trees are genetic dwarfs, so they are reduced by rootstock selection. This method doesn't work that well. 15 feet tall is very possible. Unless you have genetic dwarfs the best way to control size is by pruning to the height you desire and forget about rootstock, use dwarf, semi-dwarf or regular. I find the non-dwarfing rootstocks are darn good, and I prefer to use them. Like Lovell for peaches. I do like using dwarf rootstock for cherries though. They bear faster and produce well....See Morerubber mulch rings around fruit trees
Comments (3)When young and without fruit, I don't think it matters. Exhaust and normal pollution likely is worse for your trees especially if near a street. Having said that I wouldn't use them long term or when fruiting. Mostly because they really don't work to hold moisture in the soil. At best they kill weeds. I'd start some compost piles and just start amending small amounts around the trees....See MoreRelated Professionals
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