Planting a hideous flowering tree amongst a mature stand of indigenous trees is a faux pas too far that pushes the boundaries of taste and sensibility
encroaching into the path of pedestrians, vehicles, buildings or other trees, only carry out the trimming when there is no active growth.
pulling them up by hand. But then you will be releasing unfriendly CO2
into the
atmosphere if you pull up the soil too, plus you will be bringing dormant weed seeds to the surface, which will readily germinate and clog up the base of the tree again. So, a strimmer or weed killer it is; or you could try mulch.
Every year check the tree ties that hold the tree to the stake, to make sure they are not strangling the trunk as it grows. Loosen off any offending ties, or replace if necessary, as sometimes the tree grows too well. Where growth has got to the point where it needs to be trimmed back to maintain the tree’s shape, or to stop it
But please avoid being over zealous with your saw on low level branches, and creating a forest of unnatural lollipop looking trees, which leads me onto the final point.
10) Things to avoid
As mentioned earlier, avoid planting Poplars near drain lines, as their roots will invade and clog up the drainage system.
Steer clear of putting trees with large leaves, such as a Norway maple, near to your fine turf, as they will cast dense shade over your endeavours. In fact, if you are able to, plant your trees on the north side of your turf areas, that way they won’t cast any shade on the turf (unless you live in the southern hemisphere).
Another “must avoid” are trees that are renowned for dropping blossom, as the novelty of clearing it from your turf will soon wear out. Trees with poisonous leaves or fruits are best avoided too, especially in a municipal area.
Planting a hideous flowering tree amongst a mature stand of indigenous trees is a faux pas too far that pushes the boundaries of taste and sensibility over the edge and into the abyss of novelty tree planting; it turns a good mixed planting scheme into a confused and unsightly planting scheme.
If your club membership wants to buy a tree for your facility, draw up a list of acceptable trees that will complement the existing planting scheme.
And the last thing to avoid? Getting in the way of a crazed blue rinser as they aim their jet powered directional mobility scooter missile at a sapling snapping adolescent!
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