Do You Know the Way to Espalier?

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Lane Greer

Espalier (pronounced ess-PAL-yay or ess-PAL-yer) is a training technique used to grow plants flat against a wall or fence. "Isn't that unnatural?" you ask. Not so much, really. Plants can naturally take almost any shape, which is why espalier works. Espaliered plants form living fences that also serve as a work of art, and the technique is particularly well-suited for gardeners with small spaces.

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