Callum McCutcheon

Hi Boilerplater

Thanks for the book recomendation.That looks like one for the christmas list (counting down the days!).

I would agree that there is sufficient precipitation in most parts, but how much of that is actually available to the tree?. Compared to uncompacted loamy soil, the water infiltration rate through asphalt is zero, paving stones…[Read more]

Hi Steve

You make some very good points.

I agree totally with idea that you need good quality stock and that the species has to match the site conditions. Also that this is a better way to go than trying to artificially improve the soil conditions with amendments. Although the soil structure may be completely destroyed and amendments may be…[Read more]

Hi Thomas

Thanks for the comments.

I can see your point, and to some extent it’s all about education.

The tree itself and the way it is planted (depth, size of pit, quality of stock, formative pruning etc) definately has a big impact on the success of a planting scheme but I think most people are fairly familiar with these issues (maybe with…[Read more]