About this episode

Dr. Glynn Percival discusses the importance of vertical mulching for healthy fruit tree roots and soil.

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 HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST 📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist . 🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. 🌐 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! --------------------- ✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's…

People in this episode

Host: Susan Poizner

Guest: Dr. Glynn Percival

Topics covered

• vertical mulching
• fruit trees
• soil health
• compacted soil
• arboriculture

Keywords

• vertical mulching
• fruit tree care
• soil compaction
• healthy roots
• arboricultural research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bartlett Tree Experts, Orchard People

Books & works: Vertical Mulching for Fruit Trees: When Surface Mulch Isn't Enough

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