Gum Tree Balls Removal. Put the spiny balls to good use by using them as a mulch to keep pests like slugs snails and rabbits out of your garden. This means that only one tree is needed for the flowers to be pollinated and a single tree can produce the spiky fruits even when another sweet gum tree is not in sight.
Sweet gum trees are native to southern illinois but can be found all over the united states. On our typical route there are 3 trees that bear these weird little balls. Rake the sweet gum balls into a pile with a standard leaf rake.
These things hurt so always wear gloves when handling them.
Step 3 roll over your lawn with a rolling nut picker upper like the nut wizard or pecan picker upper. An additional method for removal is by blowing them into a pile with a power. Simon has crashed his bike more than. This means that only one tree is needed for the flowers to be pollinated and a single tree can produce the spiky fruits even when another sweet gum tree is not in sight.
