Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Grape Vines, Small Fruits, Shrubs, Plants, Roses, Etc., 1892 (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Grape Vines, Small Fruits, Shrubs, Plants, Roses, Etc., 1892Mulching. - When trees or bushes are planted, they should be mulched or covered with a layer of coarse manure or litter from three to six inches deep for a space Of say two feet more in diameter than the extent' of_ the roots. This keeps the earth moist and of even temperature.After-culture. - Grass should not be allowed to grow about young trees or plants. The ground should be cultivated for a space of at least One foot outside the roots. If the ground is poor it should be enriched with surface applications of manure. Prun ing should be varied according to the condition of the tree, and the purpose of the planter, It should be done regularly every spring, before the buds swell any. In this way the removal Of large branches will be avoided.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.