Fruit trees! During winter it is the time to prune your fruit trees! Pruning fruit trees isn’t tricky, it is mainly about having air flow and cutting the branches just above the blossom. There are lots of YouTube clips on pruning, you really cant go wrong if you just have a go. Netting your fruit trees in our area is quite important, as birds love getting in and eating the yummy fruit. It is important to let the insects pollinate the trees before netting. Fruit trees do need maintaining and I have had a lot of success from running the chicken and ducks under the trees, picking up the fallen fruit and any larvae from fruit fly. There are now many varieties of dwarf citrus trees and trees to suit particular areas. If you are short of space these might be options for you. It is important to prepare your soil before planting your fruit trees as this will give them a really good start. I have done this several different ways through using compost, digging about a meter by meter hole and filling with horse or sheep manure and letting it break down for a few months before planting or purchasing a good soil mix for fruit trees and adding it to the soil while planting. It is very rewarding growing your own fruits and knowing there has not been chemicals used on them. If you have any questions ask and I will try and answer as best as I can!
Happy gardening!
Bxo
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