Planting Trees

I added 10 more blueberry bushes to the 24 we currently have.  I extended the trench, planted them and then mulched with pine needles to prevent weeds and increase soil acidity.

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I pruned my fruit trees, especially getting the cankers on the plum tree.

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I am trying out tree tubes for the 1st time. I had two pear trees damaged by rabbits last winter.  They showed some signs of recovery last summer and I am keeping my fingers crossed on them.

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We planted 50 Norway Spruce trees in the triangle lot across the stream.  The dogs found and fought a mink that was hunting in stream.

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Monday we picked up another 50 trees ( Fraser Firs) to help fill in the triangle lot across the stream.

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