It is, of course, best to install the tray when the plant is small, but it can also be installed around a larger plant with ease. The tray is designed with a split so it can fit easily around the plant stem. Simply spread apart enough to fit around the base of the plant.
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- The previous answer says I have to do something to get rid of weeds coming through. Why is that?
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- Which side faces up on Weed-X and 20-Year Weed-Shield materials?
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- When I put Weed-X or 20-Year Weed-Shield over a cup and pour water on it, why doesn’t it go through?
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- Are there general guidelines to be followed that help all scarecrow devices work better?
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