Being able to transition plants from the garden to food in the kitchen is both rewarding and exciting. But, there is no denying that some fruits, vegetables, and herbs serve minimal purpose in the kitchen. Spending several years trying to get an apricot or nectarine tree growing and healthy might give you tasty fruit, but you will only be able to easily incorporate these fruits into dessert dishes or turn them into fruit leather.
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Transplant shock is a major cause of death among newly planted trees. Shock occurs because of a combination of factors, with root loss and a change in cultural conditions being the biggest concerns. The following guide can help you avoid transplant shock or at least give you the tools to aid the tree in a healthy recovery from mild shock.
Minimize root loss
Trees grown in containers do not have extensive root balls.
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If you have a small tree in your yard in an area where you wish to utilize the space differently, you may want to consider moving it to another spot on your property. Smaller trees can be successfully transplanted if you take the time to make sure they are cared for properly to avoid shock from the relocating process. Here are some steps you can use to make this type of move on your own.
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If you have trees around your home, they can be a valuable addition to landscaping. Trees can provide shade and give your yard an attractive look. They can also be a danger when they become damaged or diseased. With the proper care, you can save trees and keep these valuable additions to your property. Here are some of the ways tree trimming can help save your trees and add value to your property:
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Before you take a saw and ladder out to trim your trees, you need to make sure they truly need it. Many homeowners unknowingly make mistakes when trimming their trees, some of those mistakes causing irreversible damage that impacts the good health of trees. Check out these facts about tree trimming before you start pruning and cutting back limbs and foliage.
Leaves Are Vital For Your Trees To Eat
When the roots of a tree pull nutrients from the soil, its leaves are actually responsible for turning those nutrients into food through the process of photosynthesis.
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