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Two years ago I transplanted a Coronet apple tree from a pot directly into the garden. While it has flowered successfully since no apples appeared last year and I have discovered that the flowered buds are falling off now. Before it was transplanted I had successive harvests of apples. What do you think might be the problem? Would root rock cause this to happen as try as I might it doesn't want to stay still!!
I have a dwarf apple tree (winston i think) and the leaves look like they have 2 different problems. One of the problems is that the leaves have a white powder on them, the other problem is brown spots(I put a pic of this). My gooseberries have the same problems. What is the best way to combat it? is it possible to do it organically and with stuff from the kitchen press.......? Last question: Last year my gooseberries got devoured from little green caterpillars, they are back again this year. Any advise? Thanks in advance
my apple tree was covered in flowers a week ago. now all flowers are gone and leaves are drooping. what could be the cause of this problem? and what solution do you have for this problem if any? note this apple tree stands alone and does it need a companion apple tree?
My son planted an apple seed in the garden about ten plus years ago. it is now about 2 ft tall. do i need to graft it to another tree ,or what is the solution.i have no knowledge of grafting or propogating trees.
Was so intent to plant fruit trees (bare root). I know that time is running out, but my garden is not ready yet. Is it possible to plant them into large pots and then transfer into the groung later when my area is ready?
I am digging up the grass around my apple trees to make it easier when cutting the grass and can see little roots-am I going to damage the trees by doing this?
We have a Jonagold apple tree for 3 years. Each year we have very bad rust on leaves and fruit. What can we do to resolve this.
I have 5 fruit trees to plant, 3 apple trees, 1 plum and 1 cherry. How far apart should I plant them? They are all standards.
Hessayon in the 'Fruit Expert' reccommends a mixture of carbendazim & fenitrothion spray for blossom wilt and mildew in Apple trees. Where would fairly large amounts be obtained. Enough for 60 trees, Fiesta and Jupiter
I have canker on small discovery apple tree: its on main stem, and it's not that old. If I get a replacement what would you suggest, and is there any steps I could take to reduce this from occurring again?
My apple tree which is a 'Family' fan trained type about 18years old and virtually disease free until 3 years ago when a fluffy white cotton like fungus attacked it -I believe it may be red spider mite - I spend about 3hours a week spraying it after flowering - is there anything i can do at this stage to prevent it re-occuring this year ; it has seriously affected the size of the crop.
I am ten years old ad have a couple of questions to ask you about gardening.What does it mean when the leaves on my one year old apple tree curl inwards (grown from seeds)? What month do I plant pumpkin seeds and can I grow pumpkin seeds indoors?
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