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About 10 years ago I took a slip from a profuse fruiting damson tree in Nenagh. I now have a mature shrub in with no fruit. Not sure whether it flowered but if it did the birds or something got then. I have a conference pear tree in the vicinity which fruits - Does it need cross fertilisation?
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?
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE BEST TYPE OF WEEDKILLER , TO GET RID OF COARSE GRASS AND A LOT OF DOCKS, IN OUR ORCHARD.ALSO WHAT SPRAY FOR A FEW PLUM TREES.
how to prune and multiply my gooseberry bush
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?
I would like to grow hazelnuts in my garden but most suppliers offer cobnuts or filberts. Which would be the nicer nut and most reliable crop? How are they best grown? Also I see almond trees on offer but I'm not sure whether they're successfull in Ireland.
I had 20 fruit and nut trees (plus other soft fruit)delivered last tues and have left them wrapped in the two plastic wrappers due weather. Ground here is about workable daytime and wonder if I should try get them planted before next weekend colder weather. I intend apples and pears as espaliers and plums as fans and wish to know as all are supposed to be 2 yrs. can I leave two tiers if suitable for tying in before cutting back central leader to bud above 'that' tier?
When is the best time to prune autumn raspberries and blackberries?, and how much of the canes do i cut down ?
I have strawberries growing in containers outdoors and I want to transfer them to a raised bed outdoors.Question: When is the best time to transfer strawberries from outdoor containers to raised beds outside.
I have a grafted apple tree (elstar and james grieve) this year the apples had grey spots on the skin. do you know what it is ?
I have planted a Bramley seedling, it is now about 20cm tall, how long will i have to wait before it starts giving apples ?
I would like to know what to do with two old apple trees at this time of year. My Father used to care for them but since he died they fall too soon, are too small and worms or insects have bored holes in them. I have heard that grease bands should be put on the trunks now. Is that right? and when and with what should I spray them?
We made a new orchard in the spring - planting 28 apple trees; I scattered wild flowers around the area it looks lovely; The problem i have now is very strong dock leaves and coarse grass; The wild flowers are still in flower; Is there any way i can get rid of the weeds and not damage the apple trees ;
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