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less pruning than normal: remove watersprouts, but avoid making large cuts.
Weed control is one of the most time consuming, yet most important, practices in any fruit planting. Young strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes, and tree fruits all suffer if weed growth is uncontrolled. Peach trees, of all the fruit trees, suffer the most from weed competition. Mulching helps control weeds.
Don’t dig too far down when planting asparagus crowns. Yields improve dramatically when crowns are set at a depth of five to six inches, not the commonly advised 12 inches. Contrary to the standard practices of deep planting and not harvesting for up to three seasons, recent studies show that harvesting shallow planted asparagus after the first year boosts yields 40 percent over three years.
If you are buying bare-root trees, look for ones with a large root system in relation to the top growth. It is not necessary to purchase a very large tree to get a quality plant.
Potted azaleas, available through Easter, will flower for two to three weeks, if the soil is kept slightly moist. Display in a cool, bright locations, and remove withered flowers. Unless you have room to experiment, discard when blooms fade since most florist
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