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Pruning Fruit Trees
Training and pruning fruit trees is an essential step for growing fruit successfully. Fruit trees should be pruned every year and when you plant a fruit tree you should be dedicated to giving it the proper attention and care. Proper pruning gives you the best chance for good fruit. I have apricot, peach, and apple trees in my backyard. My apple tree and apricot tree are 18 years old. I have not always pruned them every year and I pay for it when I have a poor crop. My peach tree is not that old but needs pruning nevertheless. It is important to understand the principles of pruning and to…
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Easy Container Gardening
Almost any vegetable that will grow in a backyard garden will also do well as a container grown plant. There are several general advantages to have a container garden. They are less costly to install. They are less difficult and time consuming to maintain. They can be grown in a window sill, a patio, a balcony, or a doorstep. Pest management is easier. Poor soil conditions can be easily overcome. Soil for a containers typically is available in garden centers. Using soil from your backyard garden is not recommended as you can transfer any diseases, pests, and weed seeds. The soil needs to hold moisture and nutrients but drain well.…
Home Grown is Best
