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PlantingTraining fruit trees against a wall: espalier and fan-trained forms
Pears and apples against a south-facing wall: learn step by step how to train a young sapling into a productive espalier over five years.
9 min
PlantingPlum and lilac root sprouts: prevention and permanent control
Root sprouts on plum and lilac keep coming back. Learn why they form and how to control them without damaging your tree.
7 min
PlantingRose eye not growing? The rootstock is sprouting instead
Your new rose bud has not taken, but the rootstock is shooting up from the ground. Learn why and how to fix it.
8 min
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