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Concrete Pad versus Paving Blocks
On May 17, 7:47*am, Han wrote:
Pavel314 wrote in news:b7ad4dbf-2018-4b1e-851a- : This is a huge old beech tree with limbs spreading out quite a ways. The patio wouldn't be right against the tree, it will be about four feet away at the nearest point on the south east side of the tree. Treasure the tree. *There aren't enough of those. *You know you can eat the little nuts, right? *Not too many, because of the cyanide in them, but a couple of handfuls is fine. Trees have their most active roots at the outside drip edge off the outermost leaves. *Make sure the soil there remains permeable and NOT compacted. *I'd chose the most permeable materials you can find for your patio, and build it up from the current level of the soil, as much as possible not disturbing the roots. -- Best regards Han email address is invalid I agree about the active root zone and also that you should be careful about harming the tree in this project - consider (a) consulting with a tree expert from a local university or arboretum, (b) building a deck platform that lays on top of the ground, it would be a lot easier too, or (c) just getting lawn furniture that won't sink in. Even easier. However, I don't think the information about cyanide in the nuts is correct. They may have tannins which can give a bitter taste (like acorns) but not cyanide. I have heard differing opinions on how good they are, some people like them and some not. May depend on individual taste and/or the particular tree. --H |
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