Daniel Hodge

Feed The Soil That Feeds Your Veggies Let’s talk about why late Winter prep is important for Spring Vegetables Most people think spring is when gardening begins, but that’s just when your gardening shows. Late winter is when gardening for spring vegetables begins. Right now, when beds look quiet and nothing seems to be growing, this is actually the most important window to set your garden up for success. Why? Because vegetables don’t just need nutrients. They need a living, balanced soil...

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, Zn, Mn, B):...

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 spray: Late fall...