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  1. Guesty

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    Latest updates on the Garden. Lawn has come on nicely, some Autumn fertiliser went on a few days ago hence the brown patches. Next year I really want to work on the borders/plants. Most of them were just placed anywhere as when we moved in they were all brought with us from the previous house in pots. Plenty of moving to do next year. Been lots of progress this year from this...

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    To work in progress...

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    To this...

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    Lots to do next year but not as much as this year just gone... Time to sort out the front garden/driveway.
     

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      Blimey, what a difference :thumbsup:
       
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        :wow: looks fantastic! Well done :dbgrtmb:
         
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          Well done!!
           
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            Cheers all, will keep you updated as I go along. Next door are luckily putting in a new fence on the right hand side soon. :-)

            Hoping to grow some nice espalier trees down there to cover the fence etc.

            Next year need to sort some climbers and trellis around the back and left hand side to cover those up too.
             
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              What a transformation Guesty! You've worked hard and it looks grand. :dbgrtmb:
               
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              Hi Guesty,

              It looks fantastic :)

              Well done on all the good work :)
               
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                That garden looks fantastic. Youve clearly got the knack for quick good quality makeovers, nice one.
                 
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                Not the best quality pics as taken from inside but the back lawn is looking superb! Few light patches which have been forked for aeration. I possibly didn't spread the fertiliser out evenly.

                Need to sort out all the plants/landscaping next year.

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                  Hi All!

                  I am back. Not much has happened since last year. Cut the lawn once last week and just generally kept the garden tidy.

                  WE are expecting our first child in June so glad we did all the garden last year.

                  Ordered two maiden apple trees (hope I am not too late) to go down the one side of the fence. Will need tips on pruning etc for espalier. Discovery and James Grieve I have ordered.

                  Anyone know the best place to get training wire from? Cheers
                   
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                    Welcome back @Guesty
                    I've only just seen this thread and :wow: what a transformation!! Bravo! :yay:

                    :hapydancsmil: CongratUlations!!!! :hapydancsmil: Very exciting times for you indeed :spinning:

                    Hmm, you may need to take another look at your garden .... to plan ahead for either a wendy house or footie net :heehee:

                    Regarding your trees: you should be ok if they don't take too long in being delivered ;) You will need to keep them watered throughout the first year - which may present a small challenge after June when you will have other priorities (or, a great escape if the crying gets too much :whistle: ).

                    No advice on pruning and no recommendations on the wires, but I'm sure others will be along who can advise.
                     
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                      • Guesty

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                        Apple Tree's have arrived.

                        They are really tall! About a metre high... Planting them this weekend.

                        Do I cut them this year or wait until next?

                        Reading through various guides...

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                        Ahhh, got it I think... So plant and cut back to 30cm....?


                        Planting and initial training

                        Firstly you need to establish a training system against a wall or fence. Erect horizontal wires 35-45cm (15-18in) apart between posts, or straining ‘eyes’ on walls or fences.

                        Trees should be planted 3.75m-6m (12-20ft) apart, according to their vigour. See our advice in trees and shrubs: planting for more information on planting trees.

                        Pruning an unfeathered maiden (one-year-old tree with no sideshoots)
                        • When planting an unfeathered maiden, cut back the main stem to 30cm (1ft) from the ground
                        • Allow the top three buds to grow out in spring, train the top one vertically up a cane, the others two to canes at 45 degrees to the main stem. In November, lower them carefully until they are horizontal, tying them in with soft twine
                        • Cut back the vertical stem to within 45cm (18in) or the lower arms, leaving two buds to form the next horizontal layer and the top bud to form the new leader. If growth is weak, prune back the horizontal branches by one-third to downward facing buds
                        • The following year train the second tier in the same way as the first. Cut back competing growths on the main stem and sideshoots from the horizontal arms back to three leaves above the basal cluster
                        • Repeat the process until the trees have produced their final tier and grown horizontally to fill their allotted space. Then allow two shoots to grow, tie them to the top wire and cut them back to within 2.5cm (1in) of their base the following winter
                        Remove the blossom in spring, for the first three years, so all of the energy goes into plant growth.
                         
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                          Bi of help required please along with photo's if you have them.

                          Need the best place to get espalier wire from and also best way to attach them. Thinking about some large tree stakes and attaching the wire, not sure how to them.

                          Hint's tips and ideas welcome, thanks.

                          I am still unsure on where to cut my maidens. Assume at the height of my first horizontal like and the buds will come from underneath this point?
                           
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