Tree transplant.

Went to Kathy and Pete's this morning to 'steal' some trees. Their driveway is lined with Lemon Scented Gums which are producing lots of 'babies'. On the way in, we dug up half a dozen.
We bought ten tree guards from Moly Tat Landcare and have used five with our Umbrella Pines. We will use the remaining five with these gums in the calving paddock. Hopefully, they will be good shade trees and will replace the red box trees that are dead or dying.
It was then up to Kathy and Pete's house for coffee and fruit cake. Pete's getting quite mobile on his crutches - so much so that we may be able to pick them up on Sunday and bring them to our place.
Janette did lunch today. The 'girls' went to Jeannie's (down the road) for the birthday of mutual friend Deb.
That meant the tree planting was down to me. I used the post hole digger to dig five deep holes. This has been successful in the past as it helps the roots get established in soft soil. The trees are all planted and two tree guards are in place but rain stopped play. Tomorrow, I'll put up the other three tree guards, weather permitting.Read more