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Fruits and Nuts: Fruit trees, specifically apples, have a natural tendency to want to produce fruit only once every two years. This can be especially noted in the year following a heavy crop. Thinning a fruit crop is the answer to this natural condition. Thinning fruit is also beneficial because it [...] Fruits and Nuts Black and purple raspberries should be pruned just as buds break in the spring. Shorten branches on the canes to 8 to 12 inches to promote branching. As new canes develop, maintain them at a height of 18 to 20 inches by tipping. This will promote [...] Annual Flowers and Vines: Thinking of building a new flowerbed for annuals next year? There are a few steps you can do now to give you success next year. Begin by selecting a proper location that has good drainage. Although you can select some perennials that like wet feet, the majority of annuals prefer well-drained soil. [...] Title: Landscape ID Workshop Here is a University of Tennessee —Workshop/Field Day you may be interested in attending. It will help you answer disease, insect, weed and turf questions that your clients or neighbors are asking. These will be hands-on [...] Bulbs, Corms, Roots and Rhizomes: Summer blooming bulbs like caladiums, dahlias and gladioli are not frost hardy in Tennessee and should be dug up this month and stored until next spring. To store bulbs cut back the top growth and dig the bulbs prior to frost. Remove the dirt and lay the bulbs on paper to [...] |
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