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Do living trees get woodworm?

Growing/ Cultivation, In the Fruit Garden

Sue SaysIt is difficult (and dangerous) to diagnose a problem like this without seeing the damage at first hand. There are lots of reasons why a tree may become hollow. The process usually begins when the hardwood at the centre of the trunk is exposed as a result of a...

Can I keep my strawberry plants in hanging baskets until next year?

Growing/ Cultivation, In the Fruit Garden

Sue SaysStrawberries do die back a bit in winter so this is perfectly normal. Just clean up and cut away any old foliage and plant debris that has accumulated around the plants. Strawberries are perennial so they will return year after year, although it is best to...

How do you prune apple and quince trees?

In the Fruit Garden, Pruning

Sue SaysTraining trees as an espalier (a main trunk with neatly pruned horizontal branches on either sided) is fine for apple trees but quinces are better trained in a fan shape as they dont respond well to such restrictive pruning. Its also worth checking that the...

Is it safe to move my apple tree?

Growing/ Cultivation, In the Fruit Garden

Sue SaysThis depends on the varieties of apple. Many apples are self-fertile but there are others which require another tree from the same pollination group for pollination to occur and fruit to set. Regardless of whether they are self-fertile you will always get a...

What are the black spots on my apple tree?

Diseases, In the Fruit Garden

Sue SaysIt sounds like these trees may have apple scab, which is a common fungal infection on apples and pear trees. It affects both leaves and fruit so it is well worth tackling immediately. Firstly clear up all leaves that have fallen from the trees and either burn...

Why did my peach tree drop all its fruit?

Growing/ Cultivation, In the Fruit Garden

Sue SaysYoung trees should be limited in their fruit production to allow them to grow and establish a strong framework of branches during the first 3 years. It is common for many fruit trees to undergo a June drop when the tree will shed an excess of fruit. Peaches...

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Do living trees get woodworm?

Can I keep my strawberry plants in hanging baskets until next year?

How do you prune apple and quince trees?

Is it safe to move my apple tree?

What are the black spots on my apple tree?

Why did my peach tree drop all its fruit?

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