TONIC

I prepare my tree tonic by burning all my wood prunings at a high temperture so that i end up with a fine white ash,this contains all the minerals in the right proportions that go to make up woody material.I also powder small amounts of charcoal and add to complete the "tonic".I use this mix on all trees that are showing signs of ill health or stress and the result could almost be called miraculous.I use one cupped handful of ash to 5 litres of water, and water the tree or shrub with this mix at the first opportunity.(if the weather has been dry i give the tree a good soak first)This is a more balanced mix than any bag of chemicals that you can buy and is a lot kinder to the environment.I never burn timber that has been treated or use any other materials.