Use 1 lb per 1 inch of trunk so well established plants may use 3-5 lbs or even more per application. Remember you don’t feed a teacup poodle the same amount you do your German Shepard.

Check for scale now. Often the first sign that homeowner’s notice is a black deposit on some of the foliage. This is sooty mold that is growing on the honeydew given off by scale as they feed. Oil sprays during the spring can control scale. A stronw wash with plain water can remov e the sooty mold after you get rid of the scale.

Pruning, to control size, shape the tree or to open them up, can be done now.

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