The Tree Care Manual: A comprehensive guide to selecting, establishing and maintaining trees

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This manual is for anyone who has a tree in their garden or is considering planting one - it is for tree enthusiasts and those who want to learn more about these incredible organisms. It is also aimed at early career arboriculturists and other professionals such as horticulturists, landscape architects, designers and urban planners who want to build on their existing knowledge. Which species of tree is best for your garden or the site you are helping to create? How should you plant, establish, nurture and maintain it? How and where do you get impartial advice? These are just some of the questions Kenton Rogers and Tony Kirkham answer. Chapters guide you through selecting the right species for the right place and the right reasons. They also cover how to plant, establish, care for, prune and maintain trees, as well as how to assess problems. Finally, an illustrated guide to the growth habit and other characteristics of more than 170 species offers options for every site. This manual will help you ensure that future generations and their communities will benefit for years to come from the trees you are planting and nurturing now.