Successful Tree Planting l New England Garden Festival

Presented by Angus Deans - 

This will be an interactive, demonstration style workshop focused on practical tips for tree planting success. While tree planting can seem straightforward, Angus will share practical wisdom to help you to make the most of your investment of time, energy and money to get your trees established well. New tree growers as well as those more experienced will take home practical information for improving their success in establishing trees.  

Topics will include: 

• Tree selection (choosing the best trees at the nursery) 

• Site selection 

• Soil (tips for different soil types, soil biology, amendments) 

• Water requirements 

• Tree planting tips (ground preparation essentials) 

• Establishment 

• Tree care 

About Angus Deans 

Angus has been growing trees and plants all his life. For the past 20 years Angus has been operating a Garden Renovations business throughout the New England region.  Angus has worked across a wide range of contexts including gardens in Moree,  Inverell, Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Guyra, Ben Lomond and Armidale. During this time Angus has also been restoring land on a property near Tingha providing him with lots of experience in learning about how to establish and grow trees on a challenging site. 

Things people say about Angus’s workshops: 

“Practical, knowledgeable and delivered with ease.” 

“So much useful information and so well delivered.”