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Old 23rd February 2008, 07:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
Ekka
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Default Re: Tree-to-Ground Guying

I only see tree to ground guying on transplants where they want stability to help the roots make new ground and prevent blowing over.

What I dont understand is that you want to guy above the defect to a point below. If the defect or branches over the house fail they fall anyway or get hung up.

If the tree moves the guy wires will perhaps pull of heave on the defective area exacerbating the weakness.

How is a ground anchor going to help?

Regarding heavy pruning ... if you dont will nature do it for you?
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