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  Why pear tree flowers but no fruit The pear is considered quite a capricious tree. It often suffers from frost and disease, which is why there are quite a few industrial pear orchards in our country. Private gardeners also often complain about this culture, not only about its capriciousness to the climate, but also about the fact that pears often do not bloom and do not form fruits for a long time after planting, sometimes they can have quite abundant flowers, but they also do not give any harvest. Today will discuss the reasons for this phenomenon of pear tree flowers but no fruit . PEAR VARIETIES The most insignificant reason why pears do not bear fruit is their varietal character. It is a biological trait, there is nothing wrong with it, and it does not bring anything to the owner of the garden except a few extra years of lazy waiting. In order not to worry about the seedlings you buy not flowering and bearing fruit after planting as expected, you need to know when a particu...

  Monthly Currant Plant Care Schedule In order to get a good harvest of currants (of different colors), it is necessary to know how to properly care for this crop , what should be done in which month. By the way, this culture requires attention almost all year round - work begins in March and ends in December, that is, the true connoisseur of currants, the loving owner has only two months of rest - it is January and February. Let's talk about what must be done with currant plant care during the designated calendar period. CURRANT PLANT CARE IN MARCH 1. Pruning In March, pruning of currant plants is usually carried out. Choose a day when the temperature is at least 23°F (-5°C) below freezing. At this time of year, be sure to cut all dry shoots, sick shoots broken by snow or wind, and all shoots growing deep in the canopy (they will definitely cause the canopy to thicken) to the tree ring. All shoots should be removed from the plot and burned to avoid contaminating the soil. 2. Trea...

  How to fertilize strawberries after fruiting Garden strawberries , or strawberries as we often call them, are one of the fragrant berries that summer generously bestows upon us. How fortunate we are to have such a harvest! In order for the "berry boom" to repeat itself year after year, we need to take care of the berry bushes during the summer (after the fruiting is over). In spring the ovary will be produced from the buds, the formation of which starts about 30 days after the end of fruiting (except for strawberries, whose buds will keep forming). Our task is how to fertilize strawberries after fruiting , and to positively influence this process by proper care and fertilization. HOW TO CARE FOR STRAWBERRIES AFTER FRUITING After berry harvesting, it is necessary to remove the bushes with signs of pest and disease infection and mechanically damaged leaves. If you need to rejuvenate the bed, you can leave 1-2 strongest tendrils, slightly covered with soil to form a root syste...

  How to cover strawberry plants for the winter Strawberry , or more appropriately called garden strawberry, is the most common berry crop. It competes only with honeysuckle, but not by region, but by the time of appearance of the first berries. It is these two crops, honeysuckle, and strawberry that first provide us with a rich source of vitamins, sometimes the most important and necessary. In this article we will try to tell you if you need to cover our favorite berries with the harsh frosts of winter, and if so, how to do it cover strawberry . DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO MULCH STRAWBERRIES? Gardeners often debate whether it is necessary to mulch strawberries and whether snow can be the best mulch for it. Sure, if you grow old varieties on plots year after year and live in the western United States, it's fine. But what about those who decide to buy new, larger-fruited strawberry cultivars and live in areas where winter frosts occur even at the beginning of October? Of course, in these ...

  Propagation apple trees by grafting A plot of apple tree is no longer a luxury things. Apples from overseas are beautiful, but they take a long time to grow. Don't trust the fruit which is for sale. Besides, it's also expensive. For this reason, gardeners increasingly prefer their own, local apples. Even if not as tasty or big as the sales one. In this article, we will show you how to propagate apple trees by cuttings and grafting . WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PROPAGATE APPLE TREES? Unfortunately, nothing on earth lives forever. Apple trees that have served their time are reaching their maturity. And, they need to be replaced with new ones. But is it really worth running to the nursery to buy trendy varieties that no one knows how they will perform in our area? Wouldn't it be easier to trust the varieties that have satisfied us over the years and have them growing on-site again? What do we need for this? For this, we need to propagate our old apple trees, get offspring from t...

10 common raspberry diseases and control methods Raspberry grows in probably every garden plot. For someone, it is a "joy" for children, for others, it is a useful jam, a filling for delicious desserts. In any case, growing this culture, we expect it to continue to be productive and long-lived. However, this plant does not always give us what we want, raspberry diseases often interfere with its abundance . Here it is necessary to know what to do, because if with some diseases you can and should fight, then in other respects it is best not to waste time and simply replace the planting. In this article, you will learn about the most common diseases of Raspberry and measures to combat them. 1. Chlorosis Another name for chlorosis is calcareous, carbonate chlorosis. It often occurs in carbonate soils with a pH equal to or above 7. It occurs because this type of soil prevents the plant from obtaining iron. It appears in the form of lightening of the upper leaves, with the veins r...

  How to winter strawberry plants Planting for tips Strawberries (large-fruited strawberries) are a plant that requires constant attention and care. From July to August after the harvest, strawberries must be processed and fertilized in order for the plant to form buds. This is an important stage of strawberry care and next year's harvest depends on it. How to winter strawberry plants ? You need to make sure that our plants are winterized. Strawberries are hardy plants, and if you have recommended varieties suitable for the growing area, then you do not have to worry about overwintering your plants. However, strawberry bushes can die during harsh, snowless winters or winters with drastic temperature changes, so measures to increase winter hardiness will not be superfluous. Inexperienced gardeners often ask this question: "Should I take care of strawberries in autumn? After all, she has already borne fruit and next year will be a new harvest year, so in the spring we will ferti...

  What is the role of the watermelon companion plant Watermelons and melons are usually grown separately from other plants - in a specially designated area called a gourd (from the Persian word "bāğčä" - "garden"). Usually, they are combined with each other, but other neighbors usually do not choose them because of the strong stem growth. However, watermelons and melons can have reliable neighbors, which will help to avoid problems in the cultivation of these crops. In this article, I will tell you what are watermelon companion plants can protect watermelons and melons from pests and attract beneficial insects. HOW CAN COMPANION PLANTS HELP WATERMELONS? Melons and watermelons grow well in well heated and fertile soils and are considered to be relatively unpretentious plants. However, they often suffer from many pests such as melon flies, squash flies, whiteflies, various beetles, and nematodes. Of course, the use of specialized chemicals can get to the root of thes...