Buckle ties

Tied in a ‘figure of 8’ around the the tree & stake these 40cm tree ties are easy to use. The moulded grooves provide firm yet gentle support. The ties have some elasticity so will stretch as the tree grows and they are adjustable if larger changes are required.

The benefits of plant friendly mycorrhizal fungi are well documented including improving plant establishment. The fungi pass mineral nutrients onto the plants, likewise the plants feed the fungi sugars which enable the fungi to spread & search further. Effectively the plants root area is vastly increased.

150g sachets contain enough to treat 5-8 trees. Sprinkle the granules onto damp roots so granules attach themselves. Catch any granules on a sheet beneath so they can be reapplied or used again.

An excellent little book that starts with understanding your tree and the effect of pruning. The rest of the 30 page book  takes the reader through three stages

– formative pruning early in a trees life to get them into fruiting. This can be applied to the trees we supply.

– maintenance pruning to get a balance of growth & fruit production once the trees have developed their shape and are into fruiting.

– restorative pruning to improve older trees vigour, shape & fruiting. Older trees can become out of shape or unproductive. Neglected trees may have become oversized or congested. All will benefit from restorative pruning.

A very understandable book that will give confidence to any reader. Though aimed particularly at apple trees the principles apply to pear trees aswell.