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Tip: Look up plants in Sunset Western Garden Book to learn more about their specific needs
Regular Water -Very dependent on soil and weather condition
Deep soak weekly when new, especially larger plants
A soil basin helps to hold water , mulch also helps hold moisture
Check plants daily, large plants or very full plants will need more water
Do not let plants wilt- this kills roots -recover is slow (some yellow leaves are to be expected)
Keep moist until established (Groundcover or small plants)
Hand water new plantings, in addition to automated watering, for two to four weeks, longer if hot & dry
If soil holds moisture (Clay), wait until surface dries out, a couple of inches, check with probe if unsure
Feeding
After 30 days - Feed Monthly with a general purpose granular fertilizer (5-5-5 to 12-12-12) less in winter
Established Plants - Feed three times per year w/ granular fertilizer (or monthly until healthy)
Containers -water soluble as least every two weeks (Ex. - Miracle Grow)
Pruning
Lace (Thin artistically) as growth begins , do not shear
Every 3 months to 2 years depending on species
Insects & Diseases (To reduce)
Right plant - right spot
Spray with water weekly to clean foliage
Keep laced for good air circulation
Fruit Tree Care: Citrus and Avocados
Feed three times per year w/ a balanced granular fertilizer (12-12-12) 5lbs/ tree at dripline )
Feed monthly if new or unhealthy, and continue until established and healthy
Spray with water to reduce whitefly
Keep laced (lightly opened up) for good air circulation
An annual application of Iron (Citrus Growers Mix), helps to keep fruit sweet
Fruit Tree Care: Peaches, Plums and other Stone Fruits
Feed three times per year w/ a balanced granular fertilizer (12-12-12) Spring -Summer- Fall
Feed monthly if new or unhealthy, and continue until established and healthy
Stop feeding in the Fall as trees go dormant
Prune fairly hard in January, making thinning cuts, and some heading back on long shoots
Spray with a dormant spray after pruning and again just before spring bud break
Spraying prevents peach leaf curl, and other disease and insects that overwinter on branches
Plums have a twig borer, and can be sprayed just before bud break
Thin fruit at 1 " size so 1 fruit remains per 6" of branch, this produces fewer, but larger fruit
A thick application of mulch under trees annually (Not around Trunk)
Conserves moisture
Suppress weeds
Decomposes to improve soil
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