Tree maintenance during the colder months

During the colder months of the year experienced in South-eastern Australia, the internal activities of trees slow down and some trees experience a cyclical dormant period. This is often also perceived as a dormant time on the gardening calender. Yet autumn and winter present the perfect opportunity for some types of work, such as planting new trees, fertilising, pruning and some pest and disease control activities.
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