Hardy gloves will protect you when handling soil, using tools or during pruning.
Prune your plants with sharp, clean secateurs.
Essential for digging holes and for creating neat garden edges.
A 9L watering can, as well as a garden hose with a spray nozzle or wand, will make keeping your plants well-watered easy. Always water directly in the soil, not the leaves. You can encourage the roots to reach out by watering around the drip line of the tree.
Young trees may need support as they grow. Stakes & some soft ties, or a tree guard, can help protect them from wind and other damage..
Before you fertilise it is always best to check your soil's pH first and see what it really needs. If your soil is to alkaline (above 7.5) then your soil will be low on nutrients like phosphorous and manganese - try adding cow manure or powdered sulphur to adjust your soil. If it is too acidic (below 5.5) your soil may be lacking trace elements like potassium and calcium, some garden lime and dolomite added to your soil will have your fruit trees smiling :)
Protect fruit from pests, birds and other animals by using protective netting, once your trees start producing.
Understand how much moisture your garden might be getting naturally. often it sounds like a lots of rain has fallen, but it may only be 5mL. That's not really enough to soak in and give your plants a proper drink. 80mLs on the other hand, means there is no need to water for a week!
Ideal for carrying your essential garden tools around in. Also, handy to transport prunings & weeds to the compost or green bin. Most importantly, fill your bucket / basket with fresh produce from your garden! Imagine it brimming with fruit, vegetables or even flowers!
Wear a broad brimmed hat and a long sleeved shirt, and apply sunscreen regularly. Gardening is a lifelong endeavor and a great way to stay fit and healthy, so let's do all we can to enjoy t for as long as possible!
Here at Fruit Salad Trees, we stock a wide range of fruit trees, which all boast different fruit on the same tree. Each fruit variety retains its own flavour, appearance and ripening time. We graft citrus, stonefruit and multi-apple trees.
Our fast fruiting trees can be grown in the ground, or in pots on your balcony.
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Here are some tips to help you keep your Fruit Salad Tree at it's best throughout the year. We all get busy and sometimes the garden jobs get forgotten. We get it!
We've popped these tips and tricks into categories (eg Citrus or Apple or Stonefruit) and then into seasons (eg in autumn remember to do this or keep an eye out for this in summer, etc.) to make things as easy as possible.
Happy, healthy fruit trees grow more fruit and that will make everyone happy!
There are many ways that you can become more sustainable and growing your own beautiful fruit tree at home is a great way to start!
In this short video, Kerry shows her veggie garden and the different types of Fruit Salad Trees to compliment edible gardens big and small.
Get back to nature and become self sufficient at home! Whether you're planning a backyard garden, a courtyard hideaway or a balcony oasis, our multi-grafted Fruit Salad Trees will add some practical beauty to your outdoor space.
