With spring just around the corner, fruit tree owners should start to think about the care of their trees and this year’s fruit crop. The key to a good fruit set is to provide conditions favorable for flower bud formation, survival and pollination. See the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Yard & Garden news release from February 10, 2016 for tips and practices that improve a tree’s ability to begin and continue to bear fruit.
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