Tyler <casi...@usermail.com> writes: > A lot of trees have fallen on cars recently in our condo complex. I > think it's because we live in the desert and the soil isn't capable of > supporting large root structures but people insist on planting trees > and landscaping with non-native plants. These large pine trees need > real soil, not sand.
I think evergreen trees are just weak-rooted in general. Just had one fall at my Mom's house, luckily did not hit anything -- it was probably a 30' tree and just fell over on a windy day. Pulled the whole root ball out of the ground, and our soil is heavy with clay, not sandy. Allan -- 1983 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
