Question: Our nectarine tree has lots of blooms. Isn’t this too early for the tree to flower and will we get early fruits? Answer: It is a good bet your nectarine tree has lost a lot of its leaves, ...

I have a nectarine tree that is five years old and currently has fruit on it. How many times a week should I water it? – Donna Vanega, north El Monte When it comes to gardening and horticulture, there ...

Q: If I place mulch around trees, how can I fertilize them around the dripline? Isn’t the mulch in the way? A: When we talk about watering and fertilizing at or around the dripline of a tree, we are ...

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