Young Fruit Trees-Proper Care

If you have just recently planted a new fruit tree, I think it is safe to assume you are not yet an expert on the subject. More fruit trees die in their beginning years due to poor care habits than to disease or pestilence. Therefore it is vital that you know how to care for trees properly.

During the first stages of the tree’s life, the roots, trunk, and branches are not yet fully developed and cannot support much weight.  Unfortunately, entire branches can snap off under the weight of the fruit.

Provide external support for young fruit tree branches – prop them up with boards, or tie them to something at a higher altitude. As long as you can provide support it needs in these early years, it should grow to be independent in no time at all. Read more

Flower Garden Tips

Knowing how to care for your flower garden can make a big difference in the look and over-all health of your plants. Here are some simple hints to make your garden bloom with health:

1. The essentials must always take priority…

Your flower garden must have an adequate supply of water, sunlight, and fertile soil. Any lack of these basic necessities will greatly affect the health of plants. Water the flower garden more frequently during dry spells.

When planting bulbs, make sure they go at the correct depth. When planting out shrubs and perennials, make sure that you don’t heap soil or mulch up around the stem. If you do, water will drain off instead of sinking in, and the stem could develop rot through overheating.

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How To Select Garden Tools

Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly stock a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality.

Wherever you decide to shop, here are a few pointers to advise you…

1.  Lawn mower size is dictated by whether you have a small garden or a large one? A small garden will not require the same large equipment that would be of use in an extensive one. A ride-on mower is unnecessary if you only have a small strip of lawn. Another point to consider is who does most of the gardening? Some tools are too heavy for use by women. Read more