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Tree care tips

Follow expert Peter Dawe from the Royal Botanic Garden's Youth Community Greening and learn how to:

  • choose the perfect tree to plant at home
  • plant your tree
  • care for your tree to ensure it lives a long and healthy live.

How to select the perfect tree

Peter Dawe explains why trees are so important, and how you can choose the perfect tree to plant at home.

How to plant a tree

Thinking about planting a tree in your home or community? From digging a hole to its first water, Peter Dawe takes you through the process.

How to look after a tree

So, you've planted and registered your tree, but how do you make sure it lives a long and healthy life? Peter Dawe shows you everything you need to know about caring for a tree.