Frost tolerant All are winter hardy, but cold tolerance and chilling requirements vary with species. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
If you see signs of silver leaf, cut well beyond the area where the dark stain shows in the centre of the wood to make sure that no trace of the fungus remains. Photo by Rosser1954 Sunken, dead and often oozing areas of bark will become apparent from...
Some pecans are much more cold tolerant than others. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Troubleshooting Pecans grow best in warm, humid climates.
Prune in late winter to shape trees and removed damaged branches. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Control by swirling a broom head in the nest, then use a stick to scrape the tent off and stomp on it.
Prune in late winter to shape trees and removed damaged branches. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Control by swirling a broom head in the nest, then use a stick to scrape the tent off and stomp on it.
Healthy plum trees will bear for ten to fifteen years or more. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests.
Spacing Single Plants: 3' 3" (1.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 2' 7" (80cm) with 3' 11" (1.20m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter.
Spacing Single Plants: 8' 2" (2.50m) each way (minimum) Rows: 8' 2" (2.50m) with 8' 2" (2.50m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter.
Young peach trees are at high risk for damage from insects that bore into the main trunk. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Peach (Large) Aphids (General) Plum Curculio Slug Snail
Young peach trees are at high risk for damage from insects that bore into the main trunk. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Peach (Dwarf) Aphids (General) Plum Curculio Slug Snail
We require a large quantity of Christmas Trees for the 2010 season. International sellers are more than welcome to contact us. Premium rates paid. Sizes wanted from 175-250cm. We are specifically looking for Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) and Noble...
These are dark globs that often encircle small branches, and they have a glossy finish, as if they had been varnished. Preventing Problems: In midsummer, the adult form of this pest, a downy beige moth, lays egg masses on host trees.
In other years, you may hardly notice gypsy moths at all. Trees that are weakened year after year from gypsy moths can die from the repeated stress. Caterpillars that try to crawl up the trunks will be repelled, and can be swept into a collection can...
Preventing Problems: Little can be done to prevent these moths from finding hospitable branches in landscape trees. Fall webworms [Credit: Andrew C ] Fall webworms [Credit: Andrew C ] Host Plants: In the garden: Numerous trees including nut trees and...
Healthy plum trees will bear for ten to fifteen years or more. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests.
Curculio feeding and egg-laying sites often become starting points for fungal diseases. Plum curculio [Credit: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren ] Plum curculio [Credit: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren ] Host Plants: On Crops: Plums, peaches, apples and many...
Young nectarine trees are at high risk for damage from insects that bore into the main trunk. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Nectarine (Large) Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Notes Prune in spring or mid to late summer in the cool climates. Troubleshooting Dieback and oozing resin can often be remedied by improving growing conditions. Control by allowing hens to feed around trees, or shake branches to dislodge the insects...
Prune in late winter to shape trees and removed damaged branches. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Control by swirling a broom head in the nest, then use a stick to scrape the tent off and stomp on it.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Hazel Aphids (General) Fall Webworms Slug Snail Companions Crimson Clover. Begins to bear after five years.
Spacing Single Plants: 65' 7" (20.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 65' 7" (20.00m) with 65' 7" (20.00m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter.
Spacing Single Plants: 11' 5" (3.50m) each way (minimum) Rows: 11' 5" (3.50m) with 11' 5" (3.50m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Chestnut (Chinese) Aphids (General) Fall Webworms Slug Snail Companions Strawberry and Garlic. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest...
Additional thinning of tree fruits ensures there's less chance of fruits rubbing together, which can lead to diseases like rot. Start by cutting away any misshapen, damaged or scarred fruits.
They tend to congregate in groups on new growth or in leaf crevices. Managing Outbreaks: In small outbreaks, a high pressure spray from the garden hose can help remove aphids from plants.
Healthy plum trees will bear for ten to fifteen years or more. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests.
Frost tolerant Oriental persimmons tolerate cold to 10°F (-12°C). Oriental persimmons are self fertile, but fruit better when multiple trees are grown. Store in a cool, dry place for up to four months.
