Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about fall fruit tree care. Once fruit is harvested there are several things you should do. The base of the tree should be weed free. Mike recommends bare ground. He uses a selective herbicide that will not harm the trees. Also, make sure that all mummy fruit is removed from the tree and the ground under the tree. The mummies are one place where disease and insects can overwinter. Fall is a good time to do a soil test and lime as appropriate. If your trees were blighted there is not much to do this year, but follow a spray schedule next year. Fruit trees can be planted in the fall of the year if you can find them. Fall is a good time to select and order trees for next year.
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What to plant for fall and winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDGZV3eRmZI
Planting fall flowers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMe9SSz6sF4
Fall Garden Problems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNcD7r57yXI
Fall and winter flowers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=038xS0I1j_k
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