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Thanks to everyone for the replies. I’ve now learned about what a drip line is, and I’ve purchased a drip/soaker hose and have been watering my...
hello, We planted a Katsura tree in our front yard about 15 years ago. In hindsight the tree is probably too big for our front yard but I don’t...
I believe this year will be my last for apples in Vancouver. While I've done well to produce fruit and avoid aphids and scab, I've had...
I can now answer my own question. The barriers only need to slip over the apple such that neither end pokes out. The coddling moth flies and...
Hi, I have a question about the maggot barriers. I slipped them over my fruit and tried twisting/wrapping the open end around the stem as per...
Thanks everyone. So far my soil + compost is great so no worries there, but point taken on keeping an eye on it as time goes. The bit of info...
I've read various postings and musings on organic vs. not organic and I believe I have a good feel for the debate. A bit off-topic, but I'm much...
Hi, Maybe this is a dumb and oversimplified question, but would there typically be any need for further fertilization in small plot veggie...
I used one for a year or two before we moved into a house. It worked well, but can only take a limited amount of food scraps. If you have a lot...
A Rhododendron is possible, I was thinking about something taller though. I'm sure a rhodo would thrive in this spot thought, it's a good idea....
While our buddleia davidii has served our purposes quite well (good size, nice flowers), I'm feeling a bit guilty about it being an invasive...
I'm thinking about adding some plants for ground cover in areas such as the photo below. I've used mulch here before and I could maybe go that...
Hi, My wife planted these two shrubs and she can't remember their names. I really have no clue what they are, but I do believe they are quite...
Hi, I'm hoping to reduce codling moth damage on my apple trees this year. I plan on bagging the apples with maggot barriers and I thought I...
I wonder if the woodlouse just entered the apple after it had already been burrowed into. I couldn't find any information that would indicate...
I'm actually quite confused at what the critter is. I read a fair bit on codling moths and apple maggot and the description or pictures don't...
Hi, I have 5 apple trees in my yard in Vancouver. Doesn't seem to be a great year for apples, many of mine are small and not ripening all that...
I'll try that next year. It looks to me that the entry point is on the side of the apple. All the apples have little holes on the side. thanks
I had several apples fall on the ground the past week and closer inspection revealed the tunneling in the photo along with a few of the insects...
thanks for the info. I have 5 types, all on dwarf rootstalk: Ananas Reinette, Suntan, Hudson's Golden, Rubinette and Vanderpool (or something...