Top Tips for Tree Planting

Posted on timeSeptember 5th, 2008 by userjulian in catGardening Tips, Trees    flag(1) Comment


The tree planting season is nearly upon us, so it is time to brush up your tree planting technique. By the way, most of this applies to shrubs, hedging, roses and fruit as well.

1. When your plants arrive, trim roots and stems that are damaged. Clean cuts lessen the chance of disease.

2. When you dig your planting hole, reserve the topsoil for when you are filling in around the roots. The less good stuff will go back in the bottom of the hole…

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Remedying a Tree that is Falling Over

Posted on timeAugust 1st, 2008 by userjulian in catGardening Tips, Uncategorized    flag(1) Comment


It crossed my mind this morning that we are in August. September is the other month of the equinox (exactly half a year away from Shakespeare’s “Beware the Ides of March”). March and September are the months where the Earth tilts just more than halfway to or from the Sun. So September and March are the months where gales are most likely and trees are most at risk of being blown over.

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