About This Episode
The best way to keep apple trees looking their best.
Plus, Grumpys plant of the week.
Question of the Week
“I live in North Carolina and have lots of apple trees.
My spouse wants to cut them down.
I want to save them.
Is there something we can spray that won’t contaminate the nearby creek?”
Grumpy’s Answer:Well, manyfungal diseasesaffect the foliage and fruit of apples.
But remember, don’t spray when the trees are blooming because neem oil is toxic to bees.
So, here’s my latest winner.
It’s called Solarscape Pink Jewel Impatiens.
It’s a 2024 All American Selections winner.
So, it’s possible for you to grow it as a solid border or in containers.
It works really well.
And a nice point about this one, is the faded flowers are self-cleaning.
You don’t have to deadhead them.
They just fall off and more flowers come.
So, you could look for this beauty in your garden center this spring.
About Ask Grumpy
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