The most common fruit tree in our country is still the apple tree. It doesn’t have to be monotonous, because he is a master at mastering many flavors. Growers have been devoted to this favorite fruit for many centuries. This is how numerous native apple varieties have emerged. They tolerate our climate well and taste delicious. These German apple varieties…
Not all fruit trees are cut at the same time. For some, a stimulating spring cut is recommended, for others, a calming summer cut. There are fruit trees that are sensitive to pruning and very well tolerated. All have a dormant period between October (after leaf fall) and mid-January, during which they should not prune fruit trees. The sap…
Mirabelles belong to the plum species. The trees usually grow sprawling and shrubby. So that Prunus domestica subsp. syriaca offers long-lasting good yields, the tree needs the right care as well as the right pruning. If pruning errors are caused or the annual pruning is omitted entirely, then this is at the expense of the development of flowers, and…
The fig tree brings a little exoticism to the garden. Above all, however, he pleases the gardener with his good growth traits. The appropriate procedure when pruning the fig tree promotes the branching of the branches, makes the crown appear even fuller and also increases the fruit hanging. But which actions are necessary for this? And when is the…
Fruit trees are deciduous, deciduous trees that can grow up to fifteen meters tall. Our native fruit trees come from wild fruit varieties that were cultivated and harvested in the Middle East as early as the 4th millennium BC. Over time, the fruit species were planted in extensive plantations and grafted, so that they provided ever larger…
Apples with a worm crawling out of them can often be seen in children’s books or illustrations. Unfortunately, this idea is also not uncommon in reality. But then the animal inhabitant only spoils the appetite. Many a gardener wonders whether an infected apple is still edible. Or is the enjoyment even dangerous for people who discover the worm too…
If a new, small tree is planted, the support should also be considered here. Because the roots are not yet firmly anchored in the ground, the small plant can quickly tip over in strong winds and a lot of moisture. However, there are several methods that can be used to support a tree and professionally tie the…
When an orange tree loses leaves, its owner quickly fears the worst. But instead of panicking, he should first take a look at the calendar sheet. It makes a difference whether the leaf loss occurs in summer or winter. The good news is: At any time of the year, the problem can be dealt with as soon as…
So that fruit trees grow optimally and of course also bear a lot of fruit, they have to be cut every now and then. In doing so, however, you should definitely not go lively, because here, too, you can do a lot wrong. When do you cut, how do you cut and, above all, what should be…
Apricots or apricots grow as a shrub or small tree with heights of up to 600 cm. The four to eight centimeters large, light yellow to orange-colored, velvety hairy fruits develop from the flowers, which by the way appear before the leaves. In July the apricots are ripe and can be harvested. Unfortunately, they are quite sensitive and,…