…ession. The mulch should be well composted as the composting process consumes soil nitrogen at the expense of plant growth. When applied, it should be between 7.5 – 10cm deep and should be kept away fr…
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Use Quality Tools
…up clumps of soil, and aerating compost. Look for a fork with the tines drawn from a single piece of carbon steel and the shafts are made from hardwood. D-shaped handles are generally regarded as the…
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…quoise blue. This attractive and compact plant bears loose clusters of sweet berries, and grows well in containers. Sunshine Blue Self Pollinating. Early season fruiting. (December to early January) Co…
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Cacti & Succulents General Information
…other succulents, which is still comparatively little compared to other plants. They look best on their own in a decorative pot. Spiky and architectural succulents Use these as a feature and to provide…
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…signs. Espaliered trees create a compact, elegant tree whose flowers and fruit are attractively displayed, and spraying and picking fruit is easier and less time-consuming. Fruit is usually produced ea…
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…larger fruit with thicker skins. Commonly used with Eureka lemons due to their incompatibility with other rootstocks. Flying dragon rootstock – Poncirus trifoliata ‘Flying Dragon’. This citrus rootstoc…
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…ific. Most arborists would not recommend this method, as there are more effective and cheaper ways to control Elm Leaf Beetle. Need More Information? Friends of The Elms at Burnley: e-mail foteinc@hotm…
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Bare Root Tree Planting and Pruning Guide
…ther, do not plant into straight compost. The soil, compost and manures need to be mixed together. Ensure that the soil mixture is nicely damp throughout. Planting: If necessary you can keep your potte…
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Wicking Beds
…e salt concentration gradually becomes highest at the top of the soil, where shallow rooted seedlings will be planted. This phenomenon is commonly seen in self-watering pots where white salt deposits f…
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