Wood Chip Contamination from Poisoned Tree: Remove and Flush

Wood Chip Contamination from Poisoned Tree: Remove and Flush

Jason's neighbor cut a poisoned tree; wood chips rained on his plants. Worried about toxicity.

Immediate Cleanup

• Remove chips by hand/blower before rain/watering.
• Or hold pot and wash chips out with tap water (brief).
• Follow with thorough distilled/rain/RO flush to remove tap minerals.

Key Takeaway

Physically remove contaminated wood chips, then flush pots thoroughly with pure water to eliminate any toxin residue and tap minerals.