Start planning your very own backyard orchard.
Here’s where to start:
Assess Your Conditions: Evaluate your light conditions, soil quality, hardiness zone, and access to water.
Identify Preferences: Choose fruits your family loves eating.
Research Varieties: Explore different fruit types and their pollination needs. Ensure space for cross-pollination if necessary.
Consider Harvest Times: Plan to harvest fruits at different times to avoid missing out.
Design Your Orchard: Use upper, middle, and lower story planting for shade and moisture retention.
Healthy Soil: Use plants as green mulch for healthier soil.
Plan and Prepare: Sketch your orchard layout-paper or digital-and start planning now for a thriving backyard orchard that delights all season long!
3 окт 2024