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HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR TREES THIS SEASON
Most of the apples you find in stores are ripening now, making September prime apple-picking season! When green apples begin to turn yellow and red apples brighten in color, they are ready to be gathered up. If you are looking for a great excuse to get out in nature with your family or just hankering for some fresh produce, then apple picking is the thing for you. Orchards all over the country have a you-pick season so you can bring home your own fresh apples. Here is how to get in on the apple- picking trend right now! HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES? If you and your kids aren’t paying to pick apples, and you don’t have the owner’s permission, that’s stealing. If you (or someone else) pay your kids to pick apples, that is child labor, which is, sadly, also illegal. Kidding aside, for the most part, to pick apples at an orchard, you must pay for the privilege. Orchards all across the country have different varieties of apples ripening all the time. Whether you’re in Maine, Michigan, California, or somewhere in between, you are likely ready to go on an apple- picking frenzy with family! ENJOY THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR. After a long day of picking apples and making memories, you need a place to put them. Sure, if you want to dig into your apples right away, a bowl on the counter is fine. But if you want to store these apples for safekeeping (or making pie, apple crisp, apple sauce, or myriad other things), keep them somewhere nice and cool, like a refrigerator. If you keep your apples cool, they’ll stay good for weeks, ensuring you can enjoy the fruits of your labor all month! APPLE PICKING WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY
The changing colors of the leaves on the trees signal the fall season, but underneath that beautiful canopy, your trees could fall prey to pests or insects. Protecting your trees in fall is essential to ensure they remain healthy and vibrant through the winter months. From savvy strategies to ward off common culprits like aphids and spider mites to preventive measures that keep your plants in top shape, let’s explore the best ways to protect your trees from pests this fall. TRIM YOUR TREES. Trimming or pruning trees is essential to ensuring they live a long, healthy life. When you trim away branches, you improve airflow and get rid of dead or diseased portions of the tree, which can infect the rest of the plant. Dead and dry branches can often attract insects, so remove anything that is no longer healthy. KEEP YOUR YARD TIDY. Keeping your yard tidy is crucial, especially if you have fallen branches or plant debris from storms or pruning. Common tree pests like beetles and aphids feed on moist wood, so clean up any clutter or dead plants around your trees to keep these insects at bay. USE NATURAL DETERRENTS. You may be able to fight bugs with more bugs. Several types of insects are beneficial for trees, partly because they eat bugs like mites and aphids that damage your plants. You can plant specific flowers and herbs to attract ladybugs, which will naturally decrease the number of insects feeding on your trees. By taking these simple yet effective steps, you can ensure your trees stay healthy and pest-free through the fall season and beyond. Pruning, tidying up your yard, and using natural deterrents will help your trees withstand the challenges of autumn and enter winter strong. So, as you enjoy the vibrant fall foliage, remember that a bit of prevention goes a long way in keeping your trees safe from pesky invaders.
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