Curculio feeding and egg-laying sites often become starting points for fungal diseases. Damage: The growing larvae may not last long in apples, because expanding apples push so hard on the larvae that they cannot feed.
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. Make sure your tools are sharp and sturdy enough for the job; hand pruners can be used for...
Spring and early summer are the best times to adopt a new bay plant. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. A mature plant, grown in a sunken container, will occupy a space 18" (45 cm) square.
Frost tolerant Yes, but cultivars should be chosen that fit the climate. Feeding Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring. In cool climate pecans may not produce nuts, and may suffer from coral spot.
Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests. Position Sunny spot with excellent air circulation.
Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests. Position Sunny spot with excellent air circulation.
Young plum trees are at high risk for damage from insects that bore into the main trunk. Position Sunny spot, with excellent air circulation. Prune in late winter, before buds begin to swell.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Pear (Cordon) Aphids (General) Codling Moth Plant Bug Plum Curculio Sawfly Slug Snail Tent caterpillar Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes...
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Pear (Dwarf) Aphids (General) Codling Moth Plant Bug Plum Curculio Sawfly Slug Snail Tent caterpillar Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes...
Prune peaches hard in late winter. Notes Peaches may need to be hand-pollinated when grown in sheltered spots. In humid climates, peaches often develop problems with fungal diseases such as brown rot.
Prune peaches hard in late winter. Notes Peaches may need to be hand-pollinated when grown in sheltered spots. In humid climates, peaches often develop problems with fungal diseases such as brown rot.
Sizes wanted from 175-250cm. International sellers are more than welcome to contact us. 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 bad years, the adult moths and their leaf-eating young are everywhere you look. The adult females are beige, with males darker brown, and both have faint dark markings on their wings, and prominent, feathery antennae.
Preventing Problems: Little can be done to prevent these moths from finding hospitable branches in landscape trees. The adult moths are quite beautiful, being buff beige with a tuft to fine fur on their backs.
Young plum trees are at high risk for damage from insects that bore into the main trunk. Position Sunny spot, with excellent air circulation. Prune in late winter, before buds begin to swell.
Prune nectarines hard in winter. Notes Nectarines are self-fertile, but produce better when more than one tree is grown. In humid climates, nectarines often develop problems with fungal diseases such as brown rot.
Elsewhere apricots need full sun to limit disease and produce high quality fruit. Position Best grown against a sheltered south-facing wall in cool climates. Spacing Single Plants: 19' 8" (6.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 19' 8" (6.00m) with 19' 8" (6.00m)...
Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests. Position Sunny spot with excellent air circulation.
Companions Crimson Clover. Position Sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade. Healthy hazel trees will bear twenty years or more. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant...
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. A wide hole is better than a very deep one.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Pear (Espalier) Aphids (General) Codling Moth Plant Bug Plum Curculio Sawfly Slug Snail Tent caterpillar Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes...
Companions Strawberry and Garlic. Position Full sun. Notes Some varieties are not self-fertile, so more than one will need to be planted for successful pollination. Spacing Single Plants: 32' 9" (10.00m) each way (minimum) Rows: 32' 9" (10.00m) with 32'...
Many tree fruits, including apples and pears, naturally thin their fruits in early summer during the so-called June drop . The main benefit of thinning to the gardener is to give those fruits that remain the space they need to grow into bigger, healthier...
They tend to congregate in groups on new growth or in leaf crevices. On Crops: Most vegetable fruit and ornamental plants. Follow up with two applications of insecticidal soap, one week apart.
Young plum trees are at high risk for damage from insects that bore into the main trunk. Position Sunny spot, with excellent air circulation. Prune in late winter, before buds begin to swell.
American persimmon trees tolerate partial shade from high pines or other typical neighbors. American persimmons tolerate much colder conditions, often surviving to -25F (-32C). Troubleshooting Watch for aphids and other small sucking insects, which can...
