Plum Tree finally thriving — the one thing that changed everything

I nearly gave up on Plum Tree after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on mulching around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic.

It now lives in a sheltered south or west-facing garden wall as an espalier and has genuinely transformed that spot. blossom spectacle in spring before any other ornamental value is even more impressive in person than I expected from photos. harvest from late summer through autumn depending on variety was spectacular — worth every bit of patience. If you're struggling with yours, mulching around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds is almost certainly the issue.