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  2. Marley Farley
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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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  3. Marley Farley
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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...
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  4. Marley Farley
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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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  5. Marley Farley
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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...
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  7. Novice Gardener Laura

    Planting a new fruit tree

    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Use your search engine and input - how to use manure for fruit trees. This will help.
    Novice Gardener Laura, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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    waterbut
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  8. HaddockofKnowledge

    Italian Pencil Cypress - planting next to house

    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant either side of the door way would be a better option.
    I personally don't believe they have a long term future in containers, but agree planting in that position isn't a good idea. I think some trellis on the wall with a suitable climbing plant...
    HaddockofKnowledge, Feb 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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  9. Adam I

    Mass grafting some apples

    They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.:scratch:
    They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.:scratch:
    They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.:scratch:
    They have restaurants in the town, I wonder.:scratch:
    Adam I, Jan 29, 2026 ... 2
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  10. BB3

    Planting a tree where an apple tree used to be.

    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked a crab apple. I don't really want to fight nature...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not concerned about getting fruit but I would've liked...
    @infradig . It was old age( Houses built on an old commercial orchard) and drought. Foxes mean bone meal is a definite no. I think I need to go for something unrelated to an apple tree. I'm not...
    BB3, Jan 29, 2026
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  11. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor your neighbour can definitey prove one way or another...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly with older properties , but if neither you nor...
    I'd suggest you first try and ascertain the exact boundary line and whether the boundary is yours or the neighbour's or whether it is a "shared" boundary. Not the easiest of tasks, particularly...
    TheMadHedger, Jan 19, 2026
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  12. CostasK

    New year, new garden tweak

    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    You are welcome. That is a lovely healthy-looking specimen. It will soon hide the house behind! I think a great choice. :biggrin: Enjoy.
    CostasK, Jan 2, 2026 ... 2
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  13. ricky101

    Silver Birch

    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look silly.
    Cutting right down seems to be the sensible thing since leaving it alone isn't an option. They might find it sprouts again or they get suckers coming up around the trunk. But 5ft would just look...
    ricky101, Jan 10, 2026
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    Escarpment
    Jan 11, 2026
  14. Rich_83

    Apple tree pruning

    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other...
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck. :thumbsup:
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck. :thumbsup:
    I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other...
    Rich_83, Jan 4, 2026
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    Allotment Boy
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  15. machtucker

    When to prune Amelanchier Lamarckii

    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    Wow! Your tree is a little bit more mature than mine - looking good!
    machtucker, Jan 1, 2026
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  16. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing them, unless you do like @Adam I suggests, you have...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    Bear, Dec 29, 2025
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    CarolineL
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  17. TheMadHedger

    Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?

    Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
    Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
    Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
    Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
    TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025
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  18. Dorset-Tim

    New Tree for the Garden

    I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It...
    I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It was an impulse purchase at a garden centre so I hadn't done my homework. I know that there are...
    I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It was an impulse purchase at a garden centre so I...
    I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It...
    Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 ... 2 3
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  19. Rockhopper69

    Pruning a young apple tree

    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
    Rockhopper69, Dec 11, 2025 ... 2
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  20. machtucker

    Pruning Advice

    The crab looks like it has a decent trunk thickness so you could get away with removing some of the lower growth but it doesn't look to bad to me, as it is. I'd probably leave it if it was mine...
    The crab looks like it has a decent trunk thickness so you could get away with removing some of the lower growth but it doesn't look to bad to me, as it is. I'd probably leave it if it was mine unless there are any branches that interfere with each other or areas where you want to stimulate...
    The crab looks like it has a decent trunk thickness so you could get away with removing some of the lower growth but it doesn't look to bad to me, as it is. I'd probably leave it if it was mine unless there are any branches that interfere with...
    The crab looks like it has a decent trunk thickness so you could get away with removing some of the lower growth but it doesn't look to bad to me, as it is. I'd probably leave it if it was mine...
    machtucker, Dec 3, 2025
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  21. sheffield_kid

    Help with Acer die-back - do I prune it? Repot?

    yeah... I hacked at the roots a bit and pulled them out.
    yeah... I hacked at the roots a bit and pulled them out.
    yeah... I hacked at the roots a bit and pulled them out.
    yeah... I hacked at the roots a bit and pulled them out.
    sheffield_kid, Nov 23, 2025 ... 2
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  22. SBcBWIQN

    Connifers - What to do with them?

    If you are to replace fence panels with new, then fit a gravel board ,timber (or concrete if budget permits). This will protect the new panels from decay and allow an increase in soil levl over...
    If you are to replace fence panels with new, then fit a gravel board ,timber (or concrete if budget permits). This will protect the new panels from decay and allow an increase in soil levl over time. The remaining retained panels can be done either now or as they need replacing
    If you are to replace fence panels with new, then fit a gravel board ,timber (or concrete if budget permits). This will protect the new panels from decay and allow an increase in soil levl over time. The remaining retained panels can be done...
    If you are to replace fence panels with new, then fit a gravel board ,timber (or concrete if budget permits). This will protect the new panels from decay and allow an increase in soil levl over...
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  23. Fof

    Am I confused, or what??

    I assume once the bud has broken and the flower has emerged that that bud cant flower again, I think it could possibly cause some dieback of stems.I think you can cut these stems in the winter...
    I assume once the bud has broken and the flower has emerged that that bud cant flower again, I think it could possibly cause some dieback of stems.I think you can cut these stems in the winter and bring them into a warm room where the buds will burst.
    I assume once the bud has broken and the flower has emerged that that bud cant flower again, I think it could possibly cause some dieback of stems.I think you can cut these stems in the winter and bring them into a warm room where the buds...
    I assume once the bud has broken and the flower has emerged that that bud cant flower again, I think it could possibly cause some dieback of stems.I think you can cut these stems in the winter...
    Fof, Oct 19, 2025
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    pete
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  24. Emjay

    trees

    My alders seed madly into the grazing areas, so I have to get them out before it reverts to scrub. I don't get elder at all. I do get guelder rose, which apparently also likes damp. @Adam I I...
    My alders seed madly into the grazing areas, so I have to get them out before it reverts to scrub. I don't get elder at all. I do get guelder rose, which apparently also likes damp. @Adam I I just checked on woodland trust site, and they also say alder is a swamp dweller!
    My alders seed madly into the grazing areas, so I have to get them out before it reverts to scrub. I don't get elder at all. I do get guelder rose, which apparently also likes damp. @Adam I I just checked on woodland trust site, and they also...
    My alders seed madly into the grazing areas, so I have to get them out before it reverts to scrub. I don't get elder at all. I do get guelder rose, which apparently also likes damp. @Adam I I...
    Emjay, Oct 7, 2025 ... 2 3
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    CarolineL
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  25. Emjay

    Moving a tree

    While I'd normally agree re staking something newly moved @Allotment Boy , it's only 2 feet in height, so it should be fine unless it's in a very exposed site, and in looser/lighter soil. Perhaps...
    While I'd normally agree re staking something newly moved @Allotment Boy , it's only 2 feet in height, so it should be fine unless it's in a very exposed site, and in looser/lighter soil. Perhaps @Emjay can clarify, or post a pic?
    While I'd normally agree re staking something newly moved @Allotment Boy , it's only 2 feet in height, so it should be fine unless it's in a very exposed site, and in looser/lighter soil. Perhaps @Emjay can clarify, or post a pic?
    While I'd normally agree re staking something newly moved @Allotment Boy , it's only 2 feet in height, so it should be fine unless it's in a very exposed site, and in looser/lighter soil. Perhaps...
    Emjay, Oct 11, 2025
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    fairygirl
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  26. GardenJoy

    Help! How do I prune young Robinia?

    @CarolineL those knobbly lumps on the root stock are where they want to send out new roots. If you buried it deeper they would continue to grow but as they are above ground, they just get air pruned.
    @CarolineL those knobbly lumps on the root stock are where they want to send out new roots. If you buried it deeper they would continue to grow but as they are above ground, they just get air pruned.
    @CarolineL those knobbly lumps on the root stock are where they want to send out new roots. If you buried it deeper they would continue to grow but as they are above ground, they just get air pruned.
    @CarolineL those knobbly lumps on the root stock are where they want to send out new roots. If you buried it deeper they would continue to grow but as they are above ground, they just get air pruned.
    GardenJoy, Oct 12, 2025 ... 2
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