How To Care For A Tree
There are all sorts of different trees you can plant in your garden. Whether you are planting a new tree or you have a tree that is already established, you will want to learn how to care for your particular tree carefully.
Mulch - Mulch can come in a variety of different types including bark, wood chips, cocoa shells and even recycled rubber. The idea is that the mulch protects the soil from the heat of the sun and therefore prevents water evaporation. The mulch also helps stop weeds from growing which also good because weeds can use up nutrients from the soil that is really needed by the tree.
Watering - Watering is particularly important for newly planted tree because the roots are very thirsty for water. There’s actually a product that you can buy that you fill with water and it gradually releases the water into the roots. Watering is also very important when the weather is dry and there is leaf and shoot development.
Fertilization - If your tree is starting to look a little sorry for itself then you should consider applying a fertilizer to the soil. However it can be a little complicated because you need to take into consideration the type of soil. This why soil testing is important because you can then see what nutrients are missing from your soil. Also, be aware that the roots of trees can spread out far and wide, which means you shouldn’t just fertilize around the base of the tree.
You also need to be very careful about what products you use on your lawn or other surrounding plants. Some of these products might be harmful to your tree, such as weed killers. Don’t do anything like this before you really know what you’re doing and whether it will have a helpful or detrimental effect on your tree.
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