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Thorn apple clearing.

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by trail twister, Jul 10, 2018.

  1. trail twister

    trail twister

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    So am clearing along a trail on new property for a second drive a long U type. No more jockying the trailers around to turn around.

    There are a lot of thorn apple trees I will be removing. Every thing under 2 inches goes thru the Tomahawk so far.

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    I am consirened about the thorns. The mulch from the Tomahawk is some fine stuff, Kare says to fine for her flower gardens. Never mind what i have told her but I just spread them in the path to the pole barn. I worry about the thorns still being sharp and on the path where I walk my dogs every day.

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    Needless worry or just pile the brush and burn once winter comes?


    :D Al
     
  2. Woodwidow

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    We had a chipper like that at one time. We chipped all the rosebush prunings and used them under the cedars as mulch. I didn't notice the thorns. I think Thorn apple has bigger thorns though.
     
  3. Chaz

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    I'd stack &burn if it we're me.

    I've had those thorns flatten the ATV tire once this year, and the lawnmower. :doh:
     
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    Those thorns are terrible. I'd burn.
     
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