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  • Do fruit trees need trimming?

    As you watch your fruit trees bud in the spring and burst into beautiful fragrant blossoms, you are thinking about the delicious fruit you will enjoy. But heed this warning! Fruit trees get overloaded with buds and put a burden on the tree’s root system. You must not neglect the fruit-set! Your tree...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-23-2009
  • How do I plan a home orchard?

    When people start a home orchard they often make mistakes early that have a way of coming back to haunt them. It is wise to do it right the first time because an orchard is a work in progress and can take a lifetime to create. Plan ahead! Make a sketch on paper, measure, and check on any objects or obstructions...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-22-2009
  • Do you have any planting tips for fruit trees?

    The soil is your first concern and a very important one. Make sure it is well drained and fertile. Loosen it up if it is heavy with clay and mix well with a bucket of peat. If you don’t have peat, you can use grass clippings, leaves or manure. Full sun is extremely important as well. Fruit trees do need...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-16-2009
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