Mr. Smarty Plants answers questions about tree transplants and hilly properties

Mr. Smarty Plants answers questions about tree transplants and hilly properties
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or your lemon tree choose a warm, -
sheltered, sunny site. Citrus doesn’t like to be exposed to consistent
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wind or persistent draughts. Use a shed, fence or hedge to give the tree protection. -
Good drainage is essential. Heavy soils, especially clay, will waterlog the roots in the winter and dry them out in the summer. So if you are concerned about drainage, do a basic test. Dig the hole for the tree but make it about the size of a standard bucket, fill the hole with water and leave. For reasonable drainage the water should be gone within the hour.
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