I have 2 apple trees and 1 peach tree and we just put them in last year. I don’t think they are very old.. Maybe 3 years or around there. They are around 6 feet tall. I have noticed this year apples and peaches have started to grow all over the tree but the limbs [...]
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i want to enclose my fruit trees in a wood border, wood like to seal the wood with eco and plant friendly sealer, do u know of any wood sealer i can use? i searched and they say pressure treated wood is not good to use near your fruit trees or anything u are going [...]
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I live in TN. So, far we have had about 2 weeks of warm weather (60s & 70s) before spring even set in. Last year, our winter ended right around this time also unlike past decade where cold weather ( < 60F) would last through April. So, should I wait a little longer or can [...]
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I’m weeding a large garden and it’s taken from 8am-5pm. I have qualifications in Horticulture and i’ve done some minor gardening before for my school and the community. How much should I charge? He said about $100 (NZD) but i’m not sure if this is too much or too little. I need christmas money!
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I want to plant peaches, pears, apples, plums, and apricots. We are a family of four and I want to make juice, preserves, and can/freeze/dry enough fruit to last us throughout the year. But I don’t want to waste a bunch of food either….I have five acres, so space is not a problem. How many [...]
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Have some growing and I thought it was a practice that I have heard of.
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Some fruit trees have limbs that grow to form a crotch area, which tends to stay moist and attract insects. Is it a good idea to lop a few of those low limbs off to make for better water run-off?
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My apple tree has grown into 3 trunks, and now 2 are dead. Would it be better to only cut one part this year and let the tree have a year to heal before cutting the other dead part, or should I remove both dead parts this year and to stop the one from taking [...]
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I moved from MI and this is my first year living in Tampa Florida. I want to have a garden, but I want to know how much you water your garden? I am having a lot of different vegetables. Any tips?
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I’m considering using apple cider vinegar for weight loss. I know that there is a lot of speculation about it, but it is cheap so i am willing to try it. Is there a reason I should take it before a meal? Also, I’m very fat. Can taking more than 5tsp/day as opposed to 3tsp/day [...]
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