I need help with my peach trees. Last fall (every fall) I treat the trunks with a peach-bore killer…I have never used it higher than 2-3′ up.
This spring, my trees looked dead up to the middle of the tree. Obvious attack by some bug. I cut all the dead wood off, sprayed some bug killer recommended for these trees. Will spray again in July and treat the trunk. But the question is: Am I going to lose these trees anyway. They look healthy and are loaded with peaches. They look very healthy but they are dropping many peaches and the trunk and main branches look dry and dead. What has happened?
What now? Please advise…and thanks so much for your site!
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Can you cut back unsightly barberry bushes now or is it better to wait until fall?
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I need help with my peach trees. Last fall (every fall) I treat the trunks with a peach-bore killer…I have never used it higher than 2-3′ up.
This spring, my trees looked dead up to the middle of the tree. Obvious attack by some bug. I cut all the dead wood off, sprayed some bug killer recommended for these trees. Will spray again in July and treat the trunk. But the question is: Am I going to lose these trees anyway. They look healthy and are loaded with peaches. They look very healthy but they are dropping many peaches and the trunk and main branches look dry and dead. What has happened?
What now? Please advise…and thanks so much for your site!
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What about juniper type bushes mine are about 10 ft by 15 ft can you prune them back and when is the best time to do it ?
Can I trim back my Sandcherry bush in the Spring or should I wait until this fall/winter. It is very long and lanky and not full. THanks!
Chista, my take is that if something needs pruning the sooner the better. Waiting only compounds the problem.