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Small Trees Only: Unless you have enough ground to form a small trees only arboretum, trees must of necessity be regarded as background or framework plants. Because trees are so important, they should be chosen carefully and positioned strategically. For a small trees only garden, choose small trees onlyer trees, with the emphasis on those that are relatively slow growing. If there are established trees in the garden, try to make use of them, as nothing gives a greater sense of maturity.
Not only do these provide interesting contrasts of foliage texture and color throughout the year, they also act as a foil for many deciduous shrubs.
Need large space; use small trees only aviary or screened-in porch. In the wild, cockateels nest in hollow limbs, holes in trees, and in old stumps; usually select large holes in dead trees; eggs are laid on decaying wood at bottom of hole. Provide birds with small trees only barrel, such as pickle or small trees only nail keg; place high up and at back of cage.
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 trees only 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 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.
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