It's time to buy, plant, prune and protect backyard fruit trees

It's time to buy, plant, prune and protect backyard fruit trees

This is the season when fruit trees top the list for both new and experienced backyard gardeners. Nurseries are stocked, and now is the time to choose varieties, plant, prune and set up a simple, low-input spray plan to keep trees healthy and bearing. "Best to buy disease-resistant varieties to avoid the pest and disease problems that plague fruit trees," said Steve Renquist, retired...