Is it necessary to dormant spray fruit trees in winter?
Winter dormant spraying is very important for many reasons. Lime sulphur is mostly organic and cleans all the moss, algae and lichen off our trees. It cleans the bark and improves the overall appearance. Dormant oil, applied properly, will control insects that are overwintering in the cracks and crevices of the bark. Both of these products can also be used as a growing season spray in the summer for insect and disease control by simply diluting them more, as per the label. • Are there a few good tips on preparing my soil for spring? After winter snows and rains have compacted the soil, it’s always a great idea to loosen it up. If your soil has quite a heavy clay base, work in some fine non-cedar sawdust or bark mulch to open up the soil. A simple test to check if you have added enough is to grab a handful of wet soil and squeeze it. It should crumble nicely with your thumb. If not, add more until you get the right texture. Once this is done, add organic matter, such as composted manure
