Late Winter is also the time to apply conditioners to the soil. Additives such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium need time to be absorbed and spread evenly throughout the soil. Applying them weeks before the growing season is the best bet to allow the roots to properly take in the different nutrients.
Read MoreMy family loves their fruit and berries and most need full sun for at least 8 hours per day in order to produce. BUT WAIT!!! There are several fruit trees and berries that are happy in the shade… and quite a number of them, too.
Most of these are in the berry category, but if you have a partially shaded area, even pears and plums may be grown.
Pears trees do need some sun, but they will produce in partial shade. Try a variety such as ‘Beth’ planted in a westerly facing area that will get a few hours of sun in the afternoon.
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