How to Choose a Tree for Your Garden
Search online for tree sites., Check that the tree meets your needs: Do you want shade?, Check that the conditions required by the tree are met by your garden and climate., Ask what size the tree will grow to., Ask the rest of the household for...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Search online for tree sites.
This will allow you to browse through the different types of trees suitable for gardens and it will also allow you to match trees to your local conditions. -
Step 2: Check that the tree meets your needs: Do you want shade?
If so, look for a tree that has broad leaves and good shade capacity.
Ask the retailer if the tree is able to filter sunlight while still allowing some light to get through.
Do you want to camouflage a structure, wall, or other element in your home and garden? If so, choose a tree with the ability to grow fast.
Do you want to create a sense of balance and proportion with the house or a garden design feature? If so, look for a tree that naturally forms a pyramid shape or a column. , Check the soil quality Check the sun and shade requirements Check the temperature preferences and danger zones (such as frost, early winters, etc.) Check for disease potential or resistance. , Here is one place many an avid gardener slips up terribly; too big a tree and you'll have problems with root damage, falling branches, shading out, etc.
A miniature tree is one that grows to about 2 to 5 meters (6.6 to
16.4 ft) in height; it won't grow much from the time you buy it.
This is ideal for a very small garden space or in front of a one story house.
A small tree is one that grows to about 5 to 10 meters (16.4 to
32.8 ft).
This is adequate for a modest garden.
It's also suitable for a house of two to three stories height where the garden space allows.
A large tree is one that grows anywhere over 15 meters (49.2 ft).
This kind of tree is rarely appropriate for a house in the city or suburbs unless you happen to have an enormous garden.
In some cases, such trees may even be banned by your local municipality.
Only plant such a large tree on a large property, such as a hobby farm, farm, or large estate. , It's important to see if everyone has agreed on the tree you're choosing as they might have specific wishes from type of tree and its colour, to whether or not it can be climbed.
It can't hurt to ask! -
Step 3: Check that the conditions required by the tree are met by your garden and climate.
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Step 4: Ask what size the tree will grow to.
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Step 5: Ask the rest of the household for their ideas.
Detailed Guide
This will allow you to browse through the different types of trees suitable for gardens and it will also allow you to match trees to your local conditions.
If so, look for a tree that has broad leaves and good shade capacity.
Ask the retailer if the tree is able to filter sunlight while still allowing some light to get through.
Do you want to camouflage a structure, wall, or other element in your home and garden? If so, choose a tree with the ability to grow fast.
Do you want to create a sense of balance and proportion with the house or a garden design feature? If so, look for a tree that naturally forms a pyramid shape or a column. , Check the soil quality Check the sun and shade requirements Check the temperature preferences and danger zones (such as frost, early winters, etc.) Check for disease potential or resistance. , Here is one place many an avid gardener slips up terribly; too big a tree and you'll have problems with root damage, falling branches, shading out, etc.
A miniature tree is one that grows to about 2 to 5 meters (6.6 to
16.4 ft) in height; it won't grow much from the time you buy it.
This is ideal for a very small garden space or in front of a one story house.
A small tree is one that grows to about 5 to 10 meters (16.4 to
32.8 ft).
This is adequate for a modest garden.
It's also suitable for a house of two to three stories height where the garden space allows.
A large tree is one that grows anywhere over 15 meters (49.2 ft).
This kind of tree is rarely appropriate for a house in the city or suburbs unless you happen to have an enormous garden.
In some cases, such trees may even be banned by your local municipality.
Only plant such a large tree on a large property, such as a hobby farm, farm, or large estate. , It's important to see if everyone has agreed on the tree you're choosing as they might have specific wishes from type of tree and its colour, to whether or not it can be climbed.
It can't hurt to ask!
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