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How to Fertilize New Fruit Trees Article imageArticle image The best time to fertilize new fruit trees is in spring, starting after bud-break and finishing by July. This provides nutrients when trees need them most.
All About Dwarf Fruit Trees Elmer Next to Dwarf Pie Cherry Tree with FruitElmer Next to Dwarf Pie Cherry Tree with Fruit If you can garden, you can grow dwarf fruit trees. These small-sized trees provide an abundance of full-sized, homegrown fruit right at your fingertips!
Protecting Fruit Trees in Winter Snow Around Stark Bro's "Bear Barn"Snow Around Stark Bro's "Bear Barn" Learn how different types of insulation work in defending roots against cold temperatures and protecting fruit trees in winter.
Fruit Tree Care: Removing Tree Suckers & Watersprouts Apple Tree WatersproutsApple Tree Watersprouts In this article, we're going to focus on what tree suckers and watersprouts are, and why they should be removed from grafted fruit trees and nut trees.
How to Tell When Peaches Are Ready to Harvest Ripe Early July Peach on the TreeRipe Early July Peach on the Tree There is nothing quite like a freshly picked peach from your own peach tree. Learn how to tell when peaches are ripe and harvest the true taste of summer.
Fruit Tree Care: Using Tree Limb Spreaders Limb spreadersLimb spreaders When it comes to the structural form of your fruit trees, they may need a gentle push in the right direction. Get the job done with tree limb spreaders.
Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 2 Repotting Persimmon TreeRepotting Persimmon Tree In part 2 of our series on growing fruit trees in containers we discuss the proper care of potted fruit trees: watering, fertilizing and winterizing.
Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 1 Potted Persimmon Trees in 7- to 10-gallon polystyrene containersPotted Persimmon Trees in 7- to 10-gallon polystyrene containers If you want to grow your own fruit but have limited space, try growing fruit trees in containers. Here are some recommendations on getting started.
How to Tell When Pears Are Ready to Harvest Mature Pears on BranchMature Pears on Branch Pears are ready to harvest before they’re ripe. Learn when to harvest pears and how to ripen them off the tree.
Shedding Light on Fruit Drop Fruit Drop PlumsFruit Drop Plums What causes fruit drop in fruit trees? In this article, we discuss some factors that may cause fruit drop and some things you can do to prevent it.
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