How thirsty are conifers
By Mookins
Norfolk,
United Kingdom 
the reason I ask is we have a reasonably large one in our fron garden, centre of the lawn which was here when we moved in.
Anyway I was thinking of expanding the small bed around the bottom and planting something in it.
So really I need to know about the roots and the water it needs as I dont wnt to
a) strangle what ever I put in
b)have them all compete for water and lose everything.
cheers to all
x x x
8 Sep, 2009
Answers
GIVE ME 2 MINS AND iL TAKE A SNAP
XX
8 Sep, 2009
A CLOSE UP BEST SHOT OUT OF LOTS IM AFRAID
X X X
8 Sep, 2009
Hi' again Mookin, it seams that your tree has been there some time, they drink a lot of water the first few years after that their tap roots have reached the water table and they are no longer a problem except'''they are shalow rooted some times you will get a large root even braking through the surface ,so if it is near the house it could do damage to your house or next door's drive, sorry about that , I hope this dose not stop the kisses, CliffX
8 Sep, 2009
hi Moonkins there was a similar question to this posted on 31Aug 09 by Lawnraker the answers to this might help?
8 Sep, 2009
found it thanks
and thanks Cliffo
kisses for all even with bad news
x x x
8 Sep, 2009
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They can drink and drain everthing! what sort of conifer have you got could you post a picture moonkins.
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