Dryad
Sapling
Hey all, I've just recently found out my mother has inherited a small field down the country by my grandmother's house (2 hour drive away). We are both very keen on planting trees in the field to create a small native woodland, so that should be a fun project to keep us busy.
Additionally, I've been told I can use a section of the field for growing pre-bonsai in the ground if I want. Seeing as I have very little space in my current garden for ground growing, I got excited at the possibility... but is it possible? If I am only able to visit the field a handful of times a year (haven't got my driver's license yet) I wonder would it be possible to develop trunks without them dying over the summer.
With the Irish climate it tends to rain all year round, but it's common for several weeks to go by without it in the spring and summer. Perhaps if I stuck to hardy species that are more drought resistant it might be worth the risk.
It's one thing leaving trees to grow freely untouched, but pre-bonsai which would be frequently chopped, roots meddled with etc. is a different story altogether. Not to mention the growth of tall weeds which would compete for water...
Anyway, rambling over. Does anyone have experience in this regard? Would love to hear some opinions!
Additionally, I've been told I can use a section of the field for growing pre-bonsai in the ground if I want. Seeing as I have very little space in my current garden for ground growing, I got excited at the possibility... but is it possible? If I am only able to visit the field a handful of times a year (haven't got my driver's license yet) I wonder would it be possible to develop trunks without them dying over the summer.
With the Irish climate it tends to rain all year round, but it's common for several weeks to go by without it in the spring and summer. Perhaps if I stuck to hardy species that are more drought resistant it might be worth the risk.
It's one thing leaving trees to grow freely untouched, but pre-bonsai which would be frequently chopped, roots meddled with etc. is a different story altogether. Not to mention the growth of tall weeds which would compete for water...
Anyway, rambling over. Does anyone have experience in this regard? Would love to hear some opinions!