When Planting a Tree
When you are planning to plant a tree you should mound the hole with compost and kee the roots wet.
When you are planning to plant a tree you should mound the hole with compost and kee the roots wet.
April showers will benefit trees, shrubs and evergreens you should also plant them early so roots can develope properly.
Fruit trees should be fertilized right after the ground has thawed but before blossom time.
Generously apply mulch around the roots of tender trees and shrubs, it will protect their roots from frost.
To propagate your plants, december is a good time to take hardwood cuttings from deciduous shrubs, climbers and trees.
Brush heavy snow off of trees and bushes to prevent any damage, using a broom will do just fine.
Remember that you should always clean away all diseased or damaged material around your shrubs and trees.
To prevent mice from gnawing on your young trees, just wrap wire around the bottom portion of the trunk.
Now is the ideal time to plant new fruit trees and bushes, provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged!
Now is the ideal time for planting trees, shrubs and climbers: a good opportunity to think about new fruit trees, too!