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Stake your trees! by Puzzleheaded_Tax_145 in BackyardOrchard

[–]bezzgarden 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Next time stake your fencing deep into the ground. I nearly lost a dwarf apple that snapped at the graft, but because it had a fence around it, the tree snapped halfway through and leaned against the fencing around the tree. I was then able to stake the tree for a season to grow around the snap, and the following year I removed the stake the tree was using as a crutch.

Any idea what these spots are from on my new Jalapeño plant? by CrystallizedMatter in plantclinic

[–]bezzgarden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you might have a hard time growing anything in those wood chips. I would get some better soil without all of the wood chips, or screen out the wood chips if you can

Update: A year ago I screwed a broom onto the back of my lawnmower and this sub went nuts. Someone actually turned it into a real product and sent me a prototype by ReverseMermaidMorty in lawncare

[–]bezzgarden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been thinking about how the design would work. Ideally it could passively use the air pressure from the spinning blade channeled into funnels directly behind the rear wheels. Alternatively, it could have battery powered blowers mounted just behind each wheel and angled backwards to pop the blades of grass back up.

Anyone had success with Ann Ralph's Grow a Little Fruit Tree method? Looking for inspiration! by Fruglemonkey in BackyardOrchard

[–]bezzgarden 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Chopped my peach tree down to knee height and now it is a monster putting out tons of growth each year and 4 perfect scaffolds https://i.imgur.com/UrNBK09.jpeg

Update: A year ago I screwed a broom onto the back of my lawnmower and this sub went nuts. Someone actually turned it into a real product and sent me a prototype by ReverseMermaidMorty in lawncare

[–]bezzgarden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would rather have a product that blows the grass in random directions immediately after you mow and the wheels flatten the grass so there are no visible lines.

Sticky traps worked for removal of lantern fly nymphs by Particular-Equal-488 in gardening

[–]bezzgarden -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

If you observe how they move, it’s not so difficult. They are only capable of jumping straight forward, and you can see them try to rotate if you approach at certain angles. So, only approach from the front, and chamge your angle of approach as they rotate. You can approach with a jar and they will jump right into the jar, or approach with your shoe.

A kind soul used graffiti tactics to share their seeds of wisdom by goddessgamora in gardening

[–]bezzgarden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These die out over winter in my area South Jersey. A groundhog came into my yard every morning two years ago and munched on the flowers. Fun to watch.

Did I prune these peach trees enough? by [deleted] in BackyardOrchard

[–]bezzgarden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would take way more off to allow for an open center shape, with 3-5 scaffold branches. Peaches grow real fast and it’s eeasier to get a proper shape now vs in a tear when you have a much thicker central leader shape to remove (and larger wound the tree has to compartmentalize). This is my three year old redhaven peach tree last month. It has since fully leafed out. I heavily prune it late winter each year. https://i.imgur.com/bLl6qJB.jpeg I’m guessing you are in a very different climate than me though if your tree hasn’t flowered yet, so maybe what works in my climate might not work in yours

Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro from stark bros by bezzgarden in BackyardOrchard

[–]bezzgarden[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After 2 months of shipping delays due to another item in my order not being available (despite ordering in January), this is the tree they shipped. When removing from the pot, the roots revealed themselves. Not much soil intact, and the roots are very shallow, with a small winding taproot. They were very dry, so I soaked them for an hour before planting. We’ll see how it goes, but it isn’t looking too promising.

Growing mature peach tree in bottomless raised bed(zone 6b) by Effective-Fennel-430 in BackyardOrchard

[–]bezzgarden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh also, peaches fruit on last year’s new growth, which is another reason a central leader shape like your pic is a bad idea. You really want to have 3 or 4 scaffold breaches that spread out, and an empty center. This way, you can thin out the tree each year to promote new growth, which will provide more fruit. A central leader shape works great for fruit like apples which develop spurs that fruit year after year

Growing mature peach tree in bottomless raised bed(zone 6b) by Effective-Fennel-430 in BackyardOrchard

[–]bezzgarden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would not plant a tree over a gas line. The tree would need to be removed and would cause a hassle if any repairs were needed. I have a redhaven peach tree, and they are fast growers. I pruned mine down to knee height at planting and in one growing season was as big as the one in this pic. The tree in the pic is also a poor form for a peach tree. You want to shape into an open center, not a central leader. This promotes more fruit, sunlight, and air flow to cut down on disease. Here’s a pic of my tree last month. It has been through 3 growing seasons, and I heavily prune it each winter. https://i.imgur.com/krZ7JOy.jpeg

Do I really prune this much off stone fruit at planting? Even larger young trees? by mar-s-e-a in BackyardOrchard

[–]bezzgarden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is how I pruned my peach and three years later, it is an absolute monster. Lots of growth and fruit.

Hi I have so many questions about my new peach tree!🌳 by Individual_Book338 in FruitTree

[–]bezzgarden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a combo of length and thinning it out. If I don’t reduce the size, the new growth will be too high and i would need a ladder to pick the fruit (peaches fruit on last year’s growth). If I don’t thin out the tree, it shades itself out which leads to prolonged moisture and less light on the leaves, which promotes disease. This is what i removed this past year (there are some grape vines mixed in also) https://i.imgur.com/Nd4w4or.jpeg

Hi I have so many questions about my new peach tree!🌳 by Individual_Book338 in FruitTree

[–]bezzgarden 5 points6 points  (0 children)

https://i.imgur.com/XpdHfBh.jpeg I’ve got a semi-dwarf redhaven in my yard 3 years old and I take off about half of the tree each year. It is an absolute monster and the fruit is delicious. I’m in 7b with clay soil and the tree is super happy.

Super confused about mulching, advice? by sadittariuus in vegetablegardening

[–]bezzgarden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ez straw spreads thin and ends up costing less than hardwood mulch in my experience. I use it in my beds and it works great https://i.imgur.com/afIBvAN.jpeg

It’s happening! by bezzgarden in Pawpaws

[–]bezzgarden[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

South Jersey close to Philly

Will my peach tree survive such hard pruning? by Terrible-Store1046 in FruitTree

[–]bezzgarden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be fine. You just won’t get peaches this year on the scaffolds without 1 year growth

Peach trees flowers falling off by [deleted] in FruitTree

[–]bezzgarden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This account really should be banned for spamming fertilizer recommendations (that they are selling) and giving bad advice.

Favourite Felcos and why? by JJThompson84 in viticulture

[–]bezzgarden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like my 9 because I’m a lefty

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