Here is some advice from growers Arnold Olson of Bettendorf and Art Jackson of rural Orion, Ill., and Duane Gissel, the horticulturist at Iowa State University/Scott County Extension. -- Get the book ...
The almost-daily rain we had this spring really put a damper on fruit tree spraying. Pesticides work best if they are applied at least 24 hours before a rain. When a rain happens before the next spray ...
Q: I have an ornamental flowering plum that produces fruit. I want to spray it to stop the fruit production and the messiness it brings. Last year I had a commercial applicator apply it, but I think I ...
If insecticide sprays are applied too late, the pests enter and eat inside the fruit where they are protected from sprays. If applied too early, the spray will dissipate and be ineffective when the ...
As the gardening season hits its stride, green-fingered enthusiasts are starting to reap the rewards of their labour with an abundance of salad crops and veggies. Yet, there's nothing quite as ...
It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the time to buy, ...
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