Silver leaf disease is spread by spores from a bracket fungus. There are also two serious diseases to be aware of. 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...
However, earwigs are also effective predators of aphids and other small plant pests. Empty and refill traps every few days. Occasionally will cause damage to soft and stone fruits such as strawberry, raspberry, nectarine and apricot.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Pecan Aphids (General) Fall Webworms Slug Snail Some pecans are much more cold tolerant than others. Notes Pecans are outstanding nut-producing landscape trees in much of the Southeast...
Standard tart cherries are often self fertile, and make nice landscape trees. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Companions Marigold, Garlic, Onion, Onions, Tansy and Nasturtium.
Standard tart cherries are often self fertile, and make nice landscape trees. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Companions Marigold, Garlic, Onion, Onions, Tansy and Nasturtium.
Feeding Feed with a mulch of high nitrogen fertilizer in spring. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Moisture-retentive clay or loam. Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and...
Notes Prune in winter to remove any dead or overcrowded branches and to shape if required. Frost tolerant Yes, but it is important to choose varieties known to grow well in your area to reduce risk of losing blooms to spring freezes.
Notes Prune in winter to remove any dead or overcrowded branches and to shape if required. Frost tolerant Yes, but it is important to choose varieties known to grow well in your area to reduce risk of losing blooms to spring freezes.
A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective...
A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective...
We require a large quantity of Christmas Trees for the 2010 season. Premium rates paid. We are specifically looking for Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) and Noble Fir (Abies procera) Both premium and standard grades required.
Managing Outbreaks: The webs made by tent caterpillars function as greenhouses that help these early-season feeders stay warm, so disturbing the web puts substantial stress on the colony.
In other years, you may hardly notice gypsy moths at all. Preventing Problems: There are several ways you can help protect the trees in your yard. In bad years, the adult moths and their leaf-eating young are everywhere you look.
They fly at night, and are attracted to outdoor lights. Managing Outbreaks: Use a long stick with an old toothbrush taped to the end to disturb nests within reach. The adult moths are quite beautiful, being buff beige with a tuft to fine fur on their...
Feeding Feed with a mulch of high nitrogen fertilizer in spring. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Moisture-retentive clay or loam. Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and...
Plum curculio larvae have much more success in plums, peaches and other softer fruits. Allowing poultry to forage under fruit trees can suppress plum curculios, too. Damage: The growing larvae may not last long in apples, because expanding apples push...
A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective...
Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators. Plum curculios feed on buds, flowers and unripe fruits.
Standard tart cherries are often self fertile, and make nice landscape trees. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Companions Marigold, Garlic, Onion, Onions, Tansy and Nasturtium.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Leek Aphids (General) Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Leek Allium White Rot Onion Downy Mildew Position Sun or partial shade.
Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Position Sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Walnut Aphids (General) Codling Moth Fall Webworms Slug Snail Position Full sun or partial shade. A wide hole is better than a very deep one.
Notes Prune in winter to remove any dead or overcrowded branches and to shape if required. Frost tolerant Yes, but it is important to choose varieties known to grow well in your area to reduce risk of losing blooms to spring freezes.
These are large, spreading trees that cast dense shade. Spacing Single Plants: 32' 9" (10.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 32' 9" (10.00m) with 32' 9" (10.00m) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty...
It sounds counterintuitive, but there's logic behind this apparent madness I promise! Read on or watch our video to find out why we do it. Thin peaches in stages: to one fruit every four inches (10cm) once they reach the size of a hazelnut, then again...
