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Featured: Protecting Your Fruit Trees From Deer - 3D Electric Fence Unboxing & Setup View of custom deer fenceView of custom deer fence Deer can set back a tree for years by damaging it or killing the tree altogether. One of the most popular ways to keep deer out of an orchard, garden, or food plot, is to use a 3D electric fence.
How To Get Rid of the Rednecked Cane Borer Article imageArticle image The rednecked cane borer is a destructive pest that attacks various types of plants, including blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry plants. It is a type of beetle that lays its eggs in the stems of these plants, and the larvae bore into the stems, causing extensive damage.
How to Control Armored Scale Insects how to control insectshow to control insects Damage from armored scale insects can result in leaf drop or branch dieback, luckily these pests can be prevented and controlled.
When and How to Spray Dormant Oil Man spraying tree with dormant oil - youtube thumbnailMan spraying tree with dormant oil - youtube thumbnail Are you overwhelmed with the thought of spraying your fruit trees for pests and diseases? Let us help! Once you understand why and how to spray your fruit trees, this will become an easy routine every dormant season.
Keeping Deer Off Your Fruit Trees A cage around a tree and video icon to watch how to build a cage to keep deer off of fruit treesA cage around a tree and video icon to watch how to build a cage to keep deer off of fruit trees There are several ways to consider protecting your young trees from deer. In this video, Andrew explains a simple yet effective DIY deer cage he built on his homestead to protect his young orchard.
Cedar Apple Rust - Identification & Control Close up of Cedar Apple Rust disease on Fruit Tree leafClose up of Cedar Apple Rust disease on Fruit Tree leaf Cedar Apple Rust becomes a serious threat anytime when apples and Eastern red cedar coexist. Take precautions and treat your trees to further prevent the spread before your harvest suffers!
How to Get Rid of Aphids on Apple Trees: Easy Video Guide How to get rid of aphids on your fruit tree WATCH NOWHow to get rid of aphids on your fruit tree WATCH NOW Fruit trees are no stranger to aphids but can easily be controlled using simple methods. Easily identified by their small size and large grouping, aphids can come in many different colors.
Beneficial Insects bug on leafbug on leaf As gardeners, we are well acquainted with pest control. Japanese beetles, aphids and caterpillars are the bane of our existence, and a sizable portion of our time in the garden is spent trying to get rid of them. There are chemical controls, and also products like neem oil — which are made from natural ingredients — but there’s also another method of pest control, and that is to fight insects with insects.
The Benefits of Bats Bat landing on a plantBat landing on a plant Bats are among the most beneficial creatures to have in residence near your garden, yet they’ve always gotten a bad rap. Halloween and its associated lore would have us believe that all bats are vampires (they’re not all bloodsuckers¬, though some are).
Organic Weed Control Article imageArticle image Weeds are not just unsightly - they sap nutrients and water away from your organic trees and plants. Try these easy, inexpensive tips for keeping weeds under control.
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