Over winter, fruit trees that are young, recently planted, or grown in pots need protection from frost. Mulching - If you are thinking of how to protect fruit trees from frost, mulching should be ...

The mild winter is setting records, but also concerning orchardists about peaches, plums and apricots. News Sports Lifestyle Data Central Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals LOCAL ...

There’s not a secondary set of fruit buds in reserve. If other trees, shrubs and perennials produce early leaf growth that is damaged by frost, they usually have secondary buds that will sprout ...

If you want your citrus trees to produce an abundance of healthy fruit in winter, now is the time to care for them. Amanda Blum September 26, 2024 ...

Prepare your plants. Let’s get down to business: protecting your plants.Frosts vary in severity: "Frost" simply means the temperature is dipping below 32F for a short period and ice is expected ...

Southwest damage comes from a previously sustained injury and will likely be found on younger trees or species with thin bark including Acer spp., Betula spp., Malus spp., Platanus spp., Prunus spp., ...

As we move inside for the winter to cozy up to the fireplace, we need to remember our smooth-barked and young trees. Using a tree wrap on the trunk of your tree from late fall when tree growth ...

In Alachua County, frost-free dates extend from March 13 to Nov. 24. Therefore, we have approximately one more month with the possibility of cold temperatures.