- Winter is the best time to plant fruit-trees. Ask us to prune them at time of purchase if you are not sure. A strong framework for future growth must be created.
- When preparing the soil for fruit trees, a mix of Groganic soil Improver & cow manure is advisable. Watering in with Plant Starter helps stimulate new root growth, too.
- If you are pruning established fruit trees, generally prune back about 25%.
- Kocide is an effective winter spray, especially for stone fruit.
- It's also a good time to plant citrus trees, even though they are not sold bare-rooted.
- Plant rhubarb & asparagus crowns. Cow manure is the ideal planting mix.
- It's time for roses too........ plant bare-rooted roses now.
- If pruning established roses, cut back about half, prune to an outside bud at 45degrees.
(Sample leaves are helpful for problem plants.)
