Autumn Planting Success!
Most authorities on trees agree that autumn is the best time to plant trees, with early spring being also an excellent time. However, autumn affords a few advantages. The dormant trees experience no stress with planting, and many, such as apple and pears,...Oh Deer! Deer Protection 101
I always have to educate a few people each season on the unfortunate reality that in most parts of the USA, deer will absolutely devastate fruit tree plantings unless: 1) You live in a totally urban location with zero deer population. 2) Your region is a desert or...The Myth of the “Instant Orchard”
From time to time I get questions regarding people looking for “instant orchard” trees. What’s the real deal with “instant orchard” fruit trees? First, ask yourself, does anything worth investing in ever come instantly? Here’s how...
JAPANESE BEETLE ATTACK
I’ve gotten some questions lately about the “shiny, black-green beetles on my trees, just tearing them up!”. Yes, indeed mid June-late August is Japanese beetle season, and they are surely a pain. The reason is, they are voracious predators of many,...