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"You will still need good spacing for the hedge or you may find that the less vigourous slower frowing trees wont thrive and become more susceptible to disease.  Given the price of fruit trees it would just be a waste of money.  You will…"

"I dont know if it is to any scale but I would think that maybe your fruit trees probably need a bit more space between them - My mature feijoas are 2-3 m wide and macadamias a bit more. Citrus will need to be at least 1-2m apart to get the best out…"

"try this website http://www.gardengrow.co.nz/"

"Would love to keep fruit on the tree until it is well ripened, but unless someone knows how to tell tthis to the birds and possums, things need to get picked a bit earlier"

"In the last couple of week I have Tuis (and silver eyes) in the plum tree, Camellias and Rhododendrons. Why not plant Nikau and Karamu for the wood pigeons?"

"Hello Helen. Great to have you with us. Hope you like it here. Have fun oooobying!!"