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Phytophthora ramorum in Larch: Symptoms and Biosecurity
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Phytophthora ramorum in Larch: Symptoms and Biosecurity

Ramorum disease has changed larch growing across Britain. Here is how to spot the symptoms, who to tell, and the simple biosecurity habits that...

Common Mistakes When Planting Larch Trees
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Common Mistakes When Planting Larch Trees

Most young larch fail for reasons decided on planting day: poor drainage, a buried root flare, careless watering or grass competition. Here is how...

Growing Larch from Seed: Collecting, Stratifying and Sowing
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Growing Larch from Seed: Collecting, Stratifying and Sowing

A practical guide to collecting larch cones, extracting and stratifying the seed, sowing it, and raising strong young trees you can plant out...

Pruning Larch Trees: When to Cut and What to Avoid
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Pruning Larch Trees: When to Cut and What to Avoid

How to prune a larch without ruining its shape: the right UK timing, clean cuts for clearance and deadwood, and the mistakes that leave permanent stubs.

How to Plant a Bare-Root Larch in a UK Garden
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How to Plant a Bare-Root Larch in a UK Garden

A step-by-step guide to planting bare-root larch in a UK garden: choosing a site, preparing the soil, planting correctly and the aftercare it...