We often think about watering, pruning, and fertilizing when a fruit tree struggles. 

In this Classic Episode, Dr. Glynn Percival explores another possibility: compacted soil. 
Learn what vertical mulching is, when it may help, and why healthy roots begin with healthy soil.

Dr. Glynn Percival is a Senior Arboricultural Research Manager at Bartlett Tree Experts in the UK.

You can download Glynn's PowerPoint presentation referred to in the show by clicking here.

The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  

Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://www.orchardpeople.com/books

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🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show "Vertical Mulching for Fruit Trees: When Surface Mulch Isn't Enough" and find the video and podcast links there too! 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GROWING FRUIT TREES THAT THRIVE:

✂️ How to Prune Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/

🪲 Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:

https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/

🌳 How to Feed Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/

🍎 The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:

https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/

🌱 How to Graft Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/

WHERE TO BUY FRUIT TREE CARE BOOKS AND PRODUCTS:

📗Buy Fruit Tree Care Books (including Susan's books) Here:

https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books

🪚Buy Fruit Tree Pruning Tools and Other Products

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