Professor Buczacki is a borticultural expert, weiter and former chair of Gardeners Question Time

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Spread a bulky mulch on top of the soil surface around the base of young apple trees to condition the soil, hold in moisture and suppress weeds. This will all help the tree to establish well. Use well

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Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, writer and former chair of Gardeners' Question Time