Yes, you are on Funkee Careers and no this is not about becoming a landscape gardener. It's an analogy of about the growth of a seedling. We water the seedling it grows. It's our validation that by watering the seedling it will grow. We later decide the seedling does not the same level of attention. It has grown up to be a small tree and still with some growing to do in order fulfill it's potential!
A number of things could happen:
It could stop growing!
It could grow in the wrong direction!
It could grow to it's expected height and flourish!
Why would it stop growing? A number of trees are competing for the 'same water' and we thought it would be OK resilent enough to cope.
Why would it grow in the wrong direction? When it was a seedling we thought, 'ah just plant it there'. The seedling was placed in position where it was been forced to grow into and through other trees in search of sunlight. It's natural development has been stifled by a lack of planning and direction. No thought has been given to the type and size of the tree.
Why would it grow to it's expected height and flourish? Someone took the time before obtaining and planting the seedling to understanding it's potential and what in needs to flourish, such as soil, sunlight, water, location and treatment required. By knowing the tree and planning for it's development you are providing the tree with the best opportunity to flourish!!!
Happy New Year from Funkee Careers