Just update pics, growing well. Reduced the growth at the apex, to not allow the primary branch to fatten.
DSC_0546 by Conor Dashwood, on Flickr
DSC_0545 by Conor Dashwood, on Flickr
Check out this little guy, growing right from the oldest of gnarly bark on the base of the tree. Its the only growth I found, growing from behind the bark. Removed him...
DSC_0549 by Conor Dashwood, on Flickr
And finally, a striking post picture..
DSC_0550 by Conor Dashwood, on Flickr
Looking good. Try to keep the moss off the bark and deadwood, it will damage them.
It won't so much age it as rot it, keeping it too moist.
Yes, toothbrush should do the job. I use neat vinegar - paint on and then do the scrubbing a few days later - though you've got to make sure no vinegar runs down into the soil (can harm the roots). Your method is safer!
Your method is safer!
It won't so much age it as rot it, keeping it too moist.
Yes, toothbrush should do the job. I use neat vinegar - paint on and then do the scrubbing a few days later - though you've got to make sure no vinegar runs down into the soil (can harm the roots). Your method is safer!
Tweezers. It should lift away without harming the bark. If it has 'dried on' then try re-wetting it.
Well try this too ThanksGreat tree, Connor. As to the moss. You could maybe try using some vinegar and a toothbrush. I've used this method for removing algae and it works well. I know you mentioned that a toothbrush might be too abrasive. That might be the case depending on how delicate the bark is, IDK. I'm not familiar with English Elm but a soft bristled toothbrush has never been a problem for me. Just be gentle.