How do i grow a healthy tree?

Question

what is some good advice for growing trees?

like how much does tree food cost, how often do i prune a tree etc?

also, what's a good food for climbing plants, and how much do they cost?

Answer 1

Well, there are lots of different types of trees, and advice differs depending on the tree, where you live, soil conditions, etc.  But some general tips are:

-Select a healthy tree

-Make sure you have good drainage; amend the soil if necessary

-Locate the tree in an area where it will get the appropriate amount of sun/shade/wind protection (depends on tree)

-Irrigate/water the tree properly.  Overwatering can be as detrimental as underwatering

-Fertilize/prune as necessary

There are lots of tips in Sunset books, you can purchase them at home improvement stores or bookstores.  I learned almost everything I know about gardening from reading them (the rest was from trial and error).  I really recommend looking up the types of trees you like in Sunset's gardening books; you'll learn how to care for them and you'll probably get hooked on gardening!

BTW-- I've found MiracleGrow to be a good all-purpose plant food, especially for flowers.  Good luck.