Sun 21 May 2006

Tree-wrapping photos moved to new section

Posted by Administrator under Fig Tree Care , Site Announcements
 

It’s the last thing anyone’s in the mood for, discussing pre-winter care, but we’ve improved the descriptions (slightly!) and moved the whole discussion to its own category, called (appropriately):”Fig Tree Care“.

 

Sun 21 May 2006

Winter protection 1

Posted by FiG under Fig Tree Care
 

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Step 1

Tree cut back, ready for wrapping. Support poles in the corners of the bed remain year-round, so that the roots aren’t damaged by adding supports later.

 

Sun 21 May 2006

Winter protection 2

Posted by FiG under Fig Tree Care
 

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Step 2
A layer of old foam insulation, topped with an old flannel bedsheet.

 

Sun 21 May 2006

Winter protection 3

Posted by FiG under Fig Tree Care
 

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Step 3

Wooden top laid over, to prevent accumulation of moisture or sagging.

 

Sun 21 May 2006

Winter protection 4

Posted by FiG under Fig Tree Care
 

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Step 4

Old carpeting wrapped around the tree’s various layers, to provide extra protection.

 

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