In order to bring back the trees in the Yew Garden to full health we have been experimenting with various different methods. Recently we improved the drainage and the garden team are gradually cutting back half of the dying branches on the worst affected trees.
The roped off area will enable us to rest 10 ailing trees and the surrounding lawn from any further soil and root compaction caused by ‘foot-fall’. We are anticipating that by resting this area we will see less physical stress on the trees. We are also hopeful that there will be an improvement in the growth and health of the yew trees compared to others outside the control area.
As 2019 draws to a close, we remain confident that the rejuvenation project will be a success. At this current stage of the project the Yew Garden may look a little ‘thin’ due to all the decaying growth removal. However, we also see new green shoots emerging from the trunks of once badly ailing yew trees. That in itself leaves us feeling more optimistic for the future of this significant area of Packwood’s garden.
Thank you for helping us with our conservation of this very important part of the garden.