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Mature Fruit Tree(3+yrs) Fertilization Guide  Nutrient Roles: Nitrogen (N):  Leaf & shoot growth (spring push).                          Iron (Fe): Prevents yellowing (chlorosis),     crucial for citrus in alkaline soils.                      Phosphorus (P):  Root strength, flower & fruit initiation.              Sulfur (S):  Enhances protein formation, lowers soil pH for citrus uptake. Potassium (K):  Fruit sizing, sweetness, firmness.                      Micronutrients (Fe

Winter Dormant Sprays for Fruit Trees Simple, effective protection during your trees “resting season” Winter is the most important time of year to protect fruit trees from pests and diseases, before the problems show up in spring. Dormant spraying helps prevent issues like peach leaf curl, blight, scale, aphids, and mite pressure long before they become a headache. 1. When to Apply Dormant Sprays Dormant sprays work best when trees have no leaves or are nearly leafless: First

Timing Your Summer Harvest Summer is the peak season for vegetable gardening, but harvesting at the right time can make all the difference in taste, texture, and yield. Here’s how to make sure your hard work pays off with perfectly timed harvesting:   * Tomatoes When to Pick: Fully colored (red, orange, yellow, or purple, depending on the variety), but still slightly firm. Pick tomatoes just as they ripen and let them finish off indoors to avoid sunscald in extreme heat. * Cu

Making Room for Pollinators It is now the peak of summer heat, and we aren’t the only ones struggling. Even pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds struggle to make it through the high temperatures. Droughts, dry flowers, and a lack of safe water can all reduce their numbers, which directly affects your garden's ability to fruit and bloom. Helping them isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for your garden too. How to Provide Safe Water Sources Bee Bath: