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    Hug a tree today

    Why not give some thought to planting a tree

    September 23, 2014

    The trees we love are Water Berry (Syzygium cordatum), Red Beech (Protorhus longifolia) and Black Mangrove (Bruguiera gymnorrhiza). Whether you’ll be planting these or other trees, it’s important to remember a few basics:

    Before you plant

    • Make sure you choose a tree that suits your needs – do you want evergreen foliage, do you want it to attract birds to your garden, or do you want it to provide privacy?
    • Look for a tree with a sturdy trunk and well-developed lower branches. Taller isn’t always better.
    • Avoid trees with signs of pests and diseases. Check on top of and underneath the leaves of the tree.

    When you plant

    • Dig a hole measuring roughly 60cm x 60cm.
    • Add two handfuls of compost and half a cup each of bonemeal and 2:3:2 fertiliser to the hole. Return some of the top soil to the hole, mix in well and fill up the hole with water.
    • Plant the tree at the same depth as it was in its packaging.
    • Firmly press down the soil around the trunk and water well.

    Words and image: Fairlady magazine

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