Rhs january q & a

At what stage do apple flowers become sensitive to frost? Flower buds are amazingly resistant to frost. Even apricots and peaches will be unharmed by severe cold, below -10°C, when the trees are leafl

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Spread a bulky mulch on top of the soil surface around the base of young apple trees to condition the soil, hold in moisture and suppress weeds. This will all help the tree to establish well. Use well

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