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My family has been apple growers in western North Carolina since the early 1900s.
Winter is a welcome season for those who own and care for an orchard.
Let’s take a look at how to care for fruit trees over winter.
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Asingle apple treeor small row can produce year-round beauty and a harvest your family can enjoy.
So maintaining a plentiful harvest replacement of older trees with young trees is a constant practice.
you could find tree guards made from wire, vinyl, or plastic.
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We typically use a spiral vinyl wrap that is easily applied and expands as the tree grows.
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Mowing will shred the leaves and help them decay much more quickly.
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While different types of fruit trees may require different shaping, there are some general guidelines forpruning fruit trees.
We attend seminars on pest management and safe and responsible chemical program.
Winter is a good time totest the soilin your orchard or garden.
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The results may show that certainnutrients like limeshould be added before the trees begin springtime growth.
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