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THE IMPORTANCE OF TREE ECOSYSTEMS..
Importance and Value of TreesSince the beginning, trees have furnished us with two of life’s essentials, food and oxygen. As we evolved, they provided additional necessities such as shelter,...
Importance and Value of TreesSince the beginning, trees have furnished us with two of life’s essentials, food and oxygen. As we evolved, they provided additional necessities such as shelter, medicine, and tools. Today, their value continues to increase and more benefits of trees are being...
Importance and Value of TreesSince the beginning, trees have furnished us with two of life’s essentials, food and oxygen. As we evolved, they provided additional necessities such as shelter, medicine, and tools. Today, their value continues to...
Importance and Value of TreesSince the beginning, trees have furnished us with two of life’s essentials, food and oxygen. As we evolved, they provided additional necessities such as shelter,...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER PRUNING OF TREES..
The Importance Of The Proper Pruning Of Trees' by Harmony ArboricultureHow and why pruning should be carried out correctlyA tree will self-prune (shed limbs) Trees are self-optimising...
The Importance Of The Proper Pruning Of Trees' by Harmony ArboricultureHow and why pruning should be carried out correctlyA tree will self-prune (shed limbs) Trees are self-optimising organisms that will try to conserve energy and expend as little as required in order to grow and produce...
The Importance Of The Proper Pruning Of Trees' by Harmony ArboricultureHow and why pruning should be carried out correctlyA tree will self-prune (shed limbs) Trees are self-optimising organisms that will try to conserve energy and expend as...
The Importance Of The Proper Pruning Of Trees' by Harmony ArboricultureHow and why pruning should be carried out correctlyA tree will self-prune (shed limbs) Trees are self-optimising...
Marley Farley, Feb 17, 2019
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TREE ROOTS..
The Importance Of Tree RootsWhy care should be taken below ground as well as above.Tree roots are often overlooked and misunderstood. Because their nature is to remain underground they are...
The Importance Of Tree RootsWhy care should be taken below ground as well as above.Tree roots are often overlooked and misunderstood. Because their nature is to remain underground they are sometimes ignored and thought of as being unimportant to the vitality and health of the tree. Also,...
The Importance Of Tree RootsWhy care should be taken below ground as well as above.Tree roots are often overlooked and misunderstood. Because their nature is to remain underground they are sometimes ignored and thought of as being unimportant...
The Importance Of Tree RootsWhy care should be taken below ground as well as above.Tree roots are often overlooked and misunderstood. Because their nature is to remain underground they are...
Marley Farley, Feb 17, 2019
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TREE HEALTH DIAGNOSIS - A SELF HELP GUIDE..
Unfortunately trees can be hard things to understand and simply saying, "the leaves are brown and falling off" could relate to a whole host of problems. So I thought what may help is a checklist...
Unfortunately trees can be hard things to understand and simply saying, "the leaves are brown and falling off" could relate to a whole host of problems. So I thought what may help is a checklist of things to go through to provide readers with as much detail as possible to help in diagnosing any...
Unfortunately trees can be hard things to understand and simply saying, "the leaves are brown and falling off" could relate to a whole host of problems. So I thought what may help is a checklist of things to go through to provide readers with as...
Unfortunately trees can be hard things to understand and simply saying, "the leaves are brown and falling off" could relate to a whole host of problems. So I thought what may help is a checklist...
Marley Farley, Feb 17, 2019
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Crabapple has very small leaves
Nothing useful to add as it looks ok to me. We have a small one to help pollinate our other apples and I do know it's a french variety and was named after Eve Reste, not the closely spelt mountain...
Nothing useful to add as it looks ok to me. We have a small one to help pollinate our other apples and I do know it's a french variety and was named after Eve Reste, not the closely spelt mountain as some people think.
Nothing useful to add as it looks ok to me. We have a small one to help pollinate our other apples and I do know it's a french variety and was named after Eve Reste, not the closely spelt mountain as some people think.
Nothing useful to add as it looks ok to me. We have a small one to help pollinate our other apples and I do know it's a french variety and was named after Eve Reste, not the closely spelt mountain...
Tsie, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:39 AM
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Thevictorian
Apr 26, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Is this the slowest growing tree in the world…..
Yes - I agree @NigelJ . It's always more difficult to get a mature shrub properly established, unless everything is perfect for it. Small ones can often be easier, especially if they're good...
Yes - I agree @NigelJ . It's always more difficult to get a mature shrub properly established, unless everything is perfect for it. Small ones can often be easier, especially if they're good specimens to start with, and they have a good site. I currently have a Hebe which has been grown from a...
Yes - I agree @NigelJ . It's always more difficult to get a mature shrub properly established, unless everything is perfect for it. Small ones can often be easier, especially if they're good specimens to start with, and they have a good site. I...
Yes - I agree @NigelJ . It's always more difficult to get a mature shrub properly established, unless everything is perfect for it. Small ones can often be easier, especially if they're good...
machtucker, Apr 25, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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fairygirl
Apr 26, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Cherry blossom on awkward angle
Great advice. I've tief it against a concrete fence post until I can fabricate some sort of truss for it.And I think you are probably right now I think about it - it's growing to the light. Not...
Great advice. I've tief it against a concrete fence post until I can fabricate some sort of truss for it.And I think you are probably right now I think about it - it's growing to the light. Not a lot I can do about that, sadly. Guess I'll have to make the most of it!Thank you!
Great advice. I've tief it against a concrete fence post until I can fabricate some sort of truss for it.And I think you are probably right now I think about it - it's growing to the light. Not a lot I can do about that, sadly. Guess I'll have...
Great advice. I've tief it against a concrete fence post until I can fabricate some sort of truss for it.And I think you are probably right now I think about it - it's growing to the light. Not...
Nickoslesteros, Apr 6, 2024
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Nickoslesteros
Apr 14, 2024
Advice on Pear tree please
Looks like Pear Root Galls to me
Looks like Pear Root Galls to me
Looks like Pear Root Galls to me
Looks like Pear Root Galls to me
M4rtin, Mar 3, 2024 ... 2
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Pete8
Apr 12, 2024
My acers dying?
I tend to agree with perki - we've had so much rain and the pot isn't on pot feet to help drainage, so it could be the roots have been sitting in a cold bath for months and they've rotted.
I tend to agree with perki - we've had so much rain and the pot isn't on pot feet to help drainage, so it could be the roots have been sitting in a cold bath for months and they've rotted.
I tend to agree with perki - we've had so much rain and the pot isn't on pot feet to help drainage, so it could be the roots have been sitting in a cold bath for months and they've rotted.
I tend to agree with perki - we've had so much rain and the pot isn't on pot feet to help drainage, so it could be the roots have been sitting in a cold bath for months and they've rotted.
Rafael, Apr 2, 2024
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Pete8
Apr 12, 2024
Peaches and Rootstocks
Wow, looks really healthy! Id say that was pretty robust resistance, if all you had to do was remove bad leaves. Thanks for all the information! Glad you had success with it, those peaches look...
Wow, looks really healthy! Id say that was pretty robust resistance, if all you had to do was remove bad leaves. Thanks for all the information! Glad you had success with it, those peaches look delicious.
Wow, looks really healthy! Id say that was pretty robust resistance, if all you had to do was remove bad leaves. Thanks for all the information! Glad you had success with it, those peaches look delicious.
Wow, looks really healthy! Id say that was pretty robust resistance, if all you had to do was remove bad leaves. Thanks for all the information! Glad you had success with it, those peaches look...
Adam I, Apr 10, 2024
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Adam I
Apr 11, 2024
Potted acer waterlogged!
I've got fingers crossed that the Acer is going to survive. It is showing some signs of life but well behind the others.
I've got fingers crossed that the Acer is going to survive. It is showing some signs of life but well behind the others.
I've got fingers crossed that the Acer is going to survive. It is showing some signs of life but well behind the others.
I've got fingers crossed that the Acer is going to survive. It is showing some signs of life but well behind the others.
KT53, Mar 25, 2024
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KT53
Apr 11, 2024
Looking for a feature tree
Sounds pretty, but have lots of Yellow already.
Sounds pretty, but have lots of Yellow already.
Sounds pretty, but have lots of Yellow already.
Sounds pretty, but have lots of Yellow already.
Dragonfly Dianne, Oct 28, 2015
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redstar
Apr 6, 2024
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Autumn Colour Failure
Thank you infradig,A discussion was thrashed out when i sought advice on the GW forum in the autumn of 2023. Just wanted to share my journey with those that contributed then and those on this...
Thank you infradig,A discussion was thrashed out when i sought advice on the GW forum in the autumn of 2023. Just wanted to share my journey with those that contributed then and those on this GC forum moving forward now.
Thank you infradig,A discussion was thrashed out when i sought advice on the GW forum in the autumn of 2023. Just wanted to share my journey with those that contributed then and those on this GC forum moving forward now.
Thank you infradig,A discussion was thrashed out when i sought advice on the GW forum in the autumn of 2023. Just wanted to share my journey with those that contributed then and those on this...
akwe-xavante, Apr 2, 2024
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akwe-xavante
Apr 2, 2024
Crab apple tree lost its leader
Thanks again. This is how the tree looks now.
Thanks again. This is how the tree looks now.
Thanks again. This is how the tree looks now.
Thanks again. This is how the tree looks now.

CostasK, Mar 29, 2024
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CostasK
Apr 1, 2024
A tree was damaged by wind and I'm wondering if it's a lost cause
I would give the whole tree a good prune, prop it up using X and or Y props, like the old fashioned clothes line props, then bandage the wounded area firmly using wide waterproof tape, I have used...
I would give the whole tree a good prune, prop it up using X and or Y props, like the old fashioned clothes line props, then bandage the wounded area firmly using wide waterproof tape, I have used electrical tape but gaffer tape would do, and leave alone for at least 4/5 years. Arbutus tend to...
I would give the whole tree a good prune, prop it up using X and or Y props, like the old fashioned clothes line props, then bandage the wounded area firmly using wide waterproof tape, I have used electrical tape but gaffer tape would do, and...
I would give the whole tree a good prune, prop it up using X and or Y props, like the old fashioned clothes line props, then bandage the wounded area firmly using wide waterproof tape, I have used...
Madra, Mar 17, 2024
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Goldenlily26
Mar 30, 2024
Acer and Crab apple tree
I just left my apple tree alone. I didn't think it a problem. It was just the head gardener who was concerned it would topple over.
I just left my apple tree alone. I didn't think it a problem. It was just the head gardener who was concerned it would topple over.
I just left my apple tree alone. I didn't think it a problem. It was just the head gardener who was concerned it would topple over.
I just left my apple tree alone. I didn't think it a problem. It was just the head gardener who was concerned it would topple over.
MJ76, Mar 26, 2024 ... 2
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Jocko
Mar 29, 2024
Prunus Kojo-No-Mai
I've already fast forwarded 5 years.. the birds love their mini woodland!!
I've already fast forwarded 5 years.. the birds love their mini woodland!!
I've already fast forwarded 5 years.. the birds love their mini woodland!!
I've already fast forwarded 5 years.. the birds love their mini woodland!!
Mrs. B., Mar 26, 2024 ... 2
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Mrs. B.
Mar 27, 2024
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Styrax Japonicus
The pictures come from my garden (May, 2022), but I have a question about this one. End of November last year we were covered heavily by snow, the trees had not yet shed their foliage and lots...
The pictures come from my garden (May, 2022), but I have a question about this one. End of November last year we were covered heavily by snow, the trees had not yet shed their foliage and lots of ours were brutally damaged. My styrax had invariably been a tireless and profuse bloomer, quite...
The pictures come from my garden (May, 2022), but I have a question about this one. End of November last year we were covered heavily by snow, the trees had not yet shed their foliage and lots of ours were brutally damaged. My styrax had...
The pictures come from my garden (May, 2022), but I have a question about this one. End of November last year we were covered heavily by snow, the trees had not yet shed their foliage and lots...

Freddy, Jun 8, 2023
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Angelina
Mar 26, 2024
Olive tree advice!
I hope they had drainage holes in the bottom!
I hope they had drainage holes in the bottom!
I hope they had drainage holes in the bottom!
I hope they had drainage holes in the bottom!
Dan wood, Apr 13, 2022
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floralies
Mar 22, 2024
Salix "Kilmarnock"
Ah - the builders' waste It's always difficult isn't it? I've had to tackle a few gardens like that, and there's no real short cut. It depends on so many things as to how you approach it too....
Ah - the builders' waste It's always difficult isn't it? I've had to tackle a few gardens like that, and there's no real short cut. It depends on so many things as to how you approach it too. Budgets can easily get out of hand I'm sure if you put a couple of photos on, others will offer ideas...
Ah - the builders' waste It's always difficult isn't it? I've had to tackle a few gardens like that, and there's no real short cut. It depends on so many things as to how you approach it too. Budgets can easily get out of hand I'm sure if you...
Ah - the builders' waste It's always difficult isn't it? I've had to tackle a few gardens like that, and there's no real short cut. It depends on so many things as to how you approach it too....
Fof, Mar 22, 2024 ... 2
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fairygirl
Mar 22, 2024
Yew trees in pots!
Oh no! But they were doing okay before they were stood on, yes? Though I suppose they weren't very big anyway so maybe easier to grow at that stage.
Oh no! But they were doing okay before they were stood on, yes? Though I suppose they weren't very big anyway so maybe easier to grow at that stage.
Oh no! But they were doing okay before they were stood on, yes? Though I suppose they weren't very big anyway so maybe easier to grow at that stage.
Oh no! But they were doing okay before they were stood on, yes? Though I suppose they weren't very big anyway so maybe easier to grow at that stage.
Carrie Carroll, Mar 19, 2024
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Carrie Carroll
Mar 19, 2024
Lemon Tree Problem
Do be a bit wary of standing a citrus tree in or on anything that impedes good drainage. The quickest way to kill off citrus is to leave the pot in standing water If it's possible to put the...
Do be a bit wary of standing a citrus tree in or on anything that impedes good drainage. The quickest way to kill off citrus is to leave the pot in standing water If it's possible to put the tree outside somewhere sheltered, cooler temperatures and natural humidity will help to control pests too.
Do be a bit wary of standing a citrus tree in or on anything that impedes good drainage. The quickest way to kill off citrus is to leave the pot in standing water If it's possible to put the tree outside somewhere sheltered, cooler temperatures...
Do be a bit wary of standing a citrus tree in or on anything that impedes good drainage. The quickest way to kill off citrus is to leave the pot in standing water If it's possible to put the...
Danny Hughes, Mar 15, 2024
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noisette47
Mar 18, 2024
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Not the first time ive seen this!
There is an old stump, 10ft high, of cedar of Lebanon in my local cemetery that has a Lawsons cypress growing out of it.
There is an old stump, 10ft high, of cedar of Lebanon in my local cemetery that has a Lawsons cypress growing out of it.
There is an old stump, 10ft high, of cedar of Lebanon in my local cemetery that has a Lawsons cypress growing out of it.
There is an old stump, 10ft high, of cedar of Lebanon in my local cemetery that has a Lawsons cypress growing out of it.
Adam I, Mar 8, 2024
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pete
Mar 8, 2024
Burlap on rootballs
Welcome advice. Thank you.
Welcome advice. Thank you.
Welcome advice. Thank you.
Welcome advice. Thank you.
Rachel Knowles, Feb 22, 2024
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Rachel Knowles
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