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Large Trees Such: In a rustic garden the trees should be fruit trees wherever possible, or at least blossom trees of some kind. Apples, pears, plums, and cherries will all help to create the right atmosphere, as will nut trees such as hazel or almond. If there is space for a LARGE trees such tree, a Walnut might do.
Velop unhindered and avoid planting ecimens that will outgrow available space, onsider the habit of the trees as well as eir flowers, foliage and berry color, and ant them where their form can be ipreciated. In confined spaces fastigiate olumnar) trees are best, but where space «ds to be filled those with spreading anches are ideal. For small backyards, lect trees with several attractive features tiich can be enjoyed for much of the year, ther than those that have only a ectacular but brief blossoming period, rergreen trees provide form and interest all ar around although many deciduous trees : attractive even when bare.
Trees can affect nearby buildings, sating shade and extracting water from the bsoil, which brings the risk of subsidence. ant LARGE trees such trees away from buildings if issible. The ground under deciduous trees 11 have to be cleared of leaves in the fall, ir this reason, do not position pools or ndboxes under their canopies.
Place in cage piece of old, weathered limb, medium soft-shelled nuts (but see Nuts, above), evergreen bough, or chunk of plaster.
The term tree squirrel implies that these rodents spend their lives in trees, which is not entirely true. They use trees for their nests and rearing of young, but they also spend much time on the ground in search of food. However, they never search too far afield, as trees provide them with their greatest protection.
Tree squirrels usually are not patterned but are beautifully colored. They have LARGE trees such, bushy tails and LARGE trees such bright eyes.
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