Ancient Westcountry art of Degirting

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  1. Phil A

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    We all know that if trees are left to themselves they turn into girt big things that drop leaves and branches all over the place :rolleyes:

    This is how to stop them turning girt :)

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    First prune the root tips, this will cause new roots to grow from the base of the tree, forming a much denser fibrous root ball.

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    Pot it up and then form a stiff bit of wire into the shape you want the tree to form.[​IMG]

    Gently lash the trunk to it with some thinner wire and leave it on till next year.

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    Finish off with some moss or stones :)

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    When the new leaves come in the spring, remove them and it'll grow a new set of smaller leaves.
     
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      Bless you :snorky:
       
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        I thought it was Japanese but West Country?!:scratch:
         
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        Is any tree suitable for this treatment then teacher? :biggrin:
         
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        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        I'm reporting this to the RSPCT.:smile:
         
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            I think you’ll find that Bonsai translates to Bridport :whistle:
             
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            • Phil A

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              Only decidous ones young paduan :)
               
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              We'm told em how to do it when we invaded em in the 17st century
               
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                "West Country" is the old name of Japan used by the brave Welsh sailors who were looking for the spice trail but happened to miss a continent or two and landed in Japan. Columbus also had a nice try with his West India. :heehee:
                 
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