by John Plantsman
Autumn is nearly here and with it comes the season for planting fruit trees. Bare root fruit trees are best; they have been field grown and tend to be larger, healthier and stronger than container grown trees and there is no risk of their being pot-bound. Here are twelve easy to follow [...]
Filed under: Texas Tree Care Tips on October 7th, 2008 | No Comments »
by Maximus Stein
Transplanting trees and shrubs is a harrowing task especially when the plants are awake. Hence, the best part of the year to transplant them is early spring, as their dormancy begins with the onset of winter or fall and continues till the atmosphere warms up in spring. It is important to ensure [...]
Filed under: Texas Tree Care Tips on October 7th, 2008 | No Comments »
by Michelle Torres
Caring for fruit trees is a continual process. For most gardeners, winter months provide opportunities for composting and pruning, while spring, summer and fall are times for nurturing fruit trees. The basics of fruit tree care include proper hydration, feeding, and pruning.
Hydrating Your Fruit Trees
Proper hydration is essential for high-yielding fruit trees. [...]
Filed under: Texas Tree Care Tips on October 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
By Texas Trees Foundation
Jun 16, 2008
Dallas - With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, drying winds and lack of rainfall, the Texas Trees Foundation receives calls daily from area residents asking the question, “How much water do I need to apply to my new and existing trees?”
Seventy percent of all water usage is in [...]
Filed under: Texas Tree Care Tips on June 17th, 2008 | No Comments »
Author: Syahrul Azlan Idris
Planting trees is one of the easiest yet effective means of giving your garden or your yard a face-lift. Trees can provide shade during summertime and protect you from harsh, chilly winds in the winter. Aside from these, they can also add to the privacy of your home while boosting real estate [...]
Filed under: Texas Tree Care Tips on November 28th, 2007 | No Comments »
Douglas F. Welsh, Extension Horticulturist
Everett Janne, Extension Landscape Horticulturist (retired)
Proper pruning enhances the beauty of almost any landscape tree and shrub, while improper pruning can ruin or greatly reduce its landscape potential. In most cases, it is better not to prune than to do it incorrectly. In nature, plants go years with little or [...]
Filed under: Texas Tree Care Tips on November 19th, 2007 | No Comments »
