Your Garden’s Next Tree – Paul Chappell - 089 - McPlants

Your Garden’s Next Tree – Paul Chappell – 089Craig McManus

Your Garden’s Next Tree – Paul Chappell - 089

Paul Chappell grows trees headed to a landscape garden near you. He talks about the fascinating journey your tree might take before finding a home in your garden.

Once your tree finds its home, Paul lays out what it takes for you to be a successful tree grower for multiple generations.

Paul fell in love with plants and their care over 36 successful years ago.

He tells some very interesting stories about his time at Callaway Gardens. The challenges of growing native trees in the nursery. Also, some plant design practices and choices you will want to avoid.

Paul is a Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, an ISA Certified Arborist, and a 20 plus years nursery grower of fine trees.

This is episode 015 “Where Trees Come From” of The Garden Question Podcast. Our conversation with Paul Chappell of Diversified Trees coming up.

This is episode 089 – Your Garden’s Next Tree – Paul Chappell on The Garden Question Podcast.

A remix and encore presentation of episode 015.

October Glory Maple - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Frans Fontaine Hornbeam - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

American Fringe Tree - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Chinese Elm - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Bald Cypress - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Ruby Falls Redbud - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Overcup Oak - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Natchez Crepe Myrtle - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Before Canopy Lifting - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Proper canopy lifting for roof clearance and opening up a nice view - Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Burlap & wire need to be removed before planting for a healthier tree- Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

Very poorly pruned River Birch- Photo Courtesy of Paul Chappell - Diversified Trees

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