Protected tree / power wash

[Edsoul]

iis it acceptable to use patio / decking cleaner near a protected tree, i am planing to power wash some decking built around the base of the tree, and the patio slabs are very close (so the water will contain patio cleaning fluid) is this acceptable.

 

Can anyone help

Best regards

Ed

[penfold]

Use armillatox.

[Gary Prentice]

Use armillatox.

and kill all the beneficial mycorrhiza that may be present:thumbdown:

[SteveA]

and kill all the beneficial mycorrhiza that may be present:thumbdown:

 

Yep, and that's a big part of the reason I have a keen dislike for chemical farming.

Healthy soil vs Dead sponge

[cornish wood burner]

Just use water. A decent pressure washer should clean decking/ patio slabs fine. That's all I use on my slabs, decking and brick paving.

[woodyguy]

I never add anything to my power washer and it is fine. Doesn't upset my trees or shrubs either.