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Keep an eye out for rabbit damage and protect with wire or transparent spiral guards if necessary as soon as any damage is seen. We can supply transparent spiral guards and bamboo canes with your trees.
A bamboo cane is not needed to support the spiral guard if trees or cuttings are over 3ft (90cm) tall * * * Good weed control is very beneficial in the first two years after which your trees will shade out any competition. Weeds and grass will slow your trees considerably if allowed to compete in the early stages. A weed-free area of three feet diameter is adequate around each tree. It is advisable to water the cuttings and rooted stock in periods of dry and hot weather, to enable the roots to form. * * * Mulch mats and black plastic are good as is a straw or manure mulch. Careful use of contact or selective residual herbicides can also be effective. We can supply black plastic mulch mats with your trees. * * * A light dressing of fertiliser in the second year will boost growth further - but do not overdo it. * * *
If anything is still unclear contact John and Monica Spanton-Coates on bowhayesfarm@btinternet.com or telephone 01404-812229. |
