😊 when planting trees: 1. use square spade to make square hole so roots can spread easily and not grow round in circles. 2. Gently tease bottom roots apart a bit to encourage outward growth. 3. Put some water in the hole before putting in tree. 4. A little loose soil around and below tree helps roots to stretch out and take. 5. Talk to them 😂they love the sound of your loving voices😂

@tonynunes4965

7 ай бұрын

Good advice. I hadn't heard that about the square hole but it makes sense. Another tip is to add some good, rich soil, especially toward the top where the feeder roots grow, but intermixed with the native soil so that the roots learn to spread through the native soil and don't just stay in the rich soil (especially important in heavy clay or compacted soil).

@msuestiegemeier7618

7 ай бұрын

Yes all great words of wisdom.

@l.m.4014

7 ай бұрын

Yes....while some of those 'points' are helpful, the (#1 reason) They will Not Thrive is....IF they were Planted .... too DEEP. It doesn't look like the #1 Orange tree (Newhall) was planted too deep. You both were able to tell (by the soil level in the black pot) and planted the same level as the ground. ✔ But...the bare root Apple trees > ? Tree #2 and Tree #3. 🍎 I think they need to be raised. As scary as that seems....it's Not that hard. / plants are tougher than you think / the soil is still loose/ and roots are not established yet. Pull back some soil / raise the tree / put soil back around it (can you mix in... some compost or better soil? ) / water it in...to settle soil around the roots. > Done. > Mulch, mulch, mulch. about 4"..... but not touching the trunk of the tree. Do you have any Compost? You can mulch with compost. #2 Lack of > Water. Most young trees die within the first couple years of planting....from lack of consistent watering. ( But..... You don't need to water twice a day) > Dig a test hole. Dig down....next to the hole to SEE just how much water there is. How deep is the water going down? / how long before it drains...? Your Soil / Season / Climate and Temperature will all make a difference. You will get to know.... just how much to water them. Moist Not Wet. Once they are established.....you won't be watering that much...(once or twice a week?) have a schedule. Water every Monday....or whatever. 🚰 IF you had CLAY soil and were living in England > and watering Twice a day....they may have drowned by now. (roots don't want to 'sit' in water) > The 'square' hole thing....is a New concept. Not the most important thing to be concerned with right now. People have been planting in round holes.....forever. > And...Really.....IF they were planted too deep.... this will kill them long before....Not 'talking' to your plants will. You are learning! *Not too bad for your first time! 😀 You even had your soil tested. Wow. When I first started gardening, I didn't test my soil.... for years. *Don't be afraid to go... raise them up...(5 Min's) the roots are not established yet. (watch a video) Or just Ask your Neighbor.....the one that gave them to you! After all your concern and work....I would hate to have the apple trees die, just because they are too deep. > Planting too deep is a very common mistake. 🚫 (Another family channel I watch in Portugal....(North of you)....also planted their fruit trees way too deep....) No names....Haha.

@aksileb

7 ай бұрын

The square hole is a myth but the trees should be planted higher

@jsutherland1043

7 ай бұрын

@vintom7457....great advice! Also, loosen all the roots growing in a circle around the root ball so the roots will spread out and not continue to "girdle" ( grow in circles). I water thoroughly when I've replaced the soil...mixed native and organic...half way up the hole. I let it settle in while planting the next tree. When all is done, I finish filling the holes and put a 'saucer' of soil around the tree...a bit beyond the original hole so water will not drain off when watered. Water again. Love watching you and all the hard work have done and continue to do on your incredible property. I've had major veggie gardens, fruit trees, etc. in VA, USA and had a landscaping business for years, while living in Ft. Myers Bch...yea...that.

It's no coincidence that the 1st tree planted on our land was an orange tree 🍊 Sending love to my Floridian roots that are being nourished by the glorious Portuguese sunshine, rains and soil ✨ Love, Britty e Drew

@antoniodasilva1230

7 ай бұрын

Just a small answer Florida oranges are from Portuguese grafted varieties

@tonynunes4965

7 ай бұрын

Don't be shocked if you start getting oranges within a year or so. They can fruit while they are still very young. Citrus' preferred ph is supposed to be 6-7 (slightly acid to neutral), so you should be fine. Citrus are "heavy feeders", meaning they benefit from higher nitrogen levels. (That's not usual for fruiting plants, most of which will over-produce greenery and under-produce fruit if given lots of nitrogen.) If you want to use liquid fertiliser with citrus and can't find any made for it, you can use fertiliser made for evergreens grown for foliage.

@jsutherland1043

7 ай бұрын

Orange blossoms...no sweeter smell on earth! Love orange blossom honey...it is THE best flavor, like no other. Planted more orange trees while in FL than I could count. @@underthetornado

@Mrandmrsadventure

7 ай бұрын

@@antoniodasilva1230 That's interesting. Didn't know that.

@moniqueblondel5829

7 ай бұрын

Did you protect the trunk of your young tree

Fill those holes with water to make sure it is moist around the roots. So glad to see you guys take a gardening adventure!

FYI, the lilies you put in your pond are VERY Invasive if not put in large pots with dirt and weigh them down with heavy rocks! Otherwise in a matter of months, there will be NO room for swimming in your.... "Lily Pond"😊❤❤

@Mrandmrsadventure

7 ай бұрын

definitely something for us to keep an eye on! thank you for mentioning it! so far so good but we shall see... 😽

@kathleenjohnson3645

7 ай бұрын

This is true. Lilies will invade your swimming space!

@WotanSilverBack

7 ай бұрын

Thanks that im not the only one that saw that thos lillies are making huge problems in natural places like Badajoz and Merida (Spain) near Portugal, they are very invase and they are almost impossible to take them down, if the seeds enter the river flow will be a natural disaster 😢

@Mayla2692

7 ай бұрын

It's best not to put non-native plants in your stream. Plant your Lily in a pot and submerse it in a larger pot or trough to make a container water garden. That will allow you to enjoy the beauty of your water lily while while protecting your stream.

@Mayla2692

6 ай бұрын

@Mrandmrsadventure You may not notice it happen. Lily seeds are in a little membrane that will float downstream, break, and plant the seed.

Some tree watering tips: A. You want the tree to sit a bit above the mote in a little mound, so water goes AWAY from the trunk. Then that mote or depression that can retain water, than another little mound around it (think donut), so that the water stays around and soaks the roots. And yes, mulch on top of it all... B. No need to water the tree itself, it drinks from the roots, and the leaves and trunk are better off dry. You can't help it when it rains, but when you eater with that fire hose, just aim for the 'dish' or 'donut' around the tree. The soil and roots will do the rest. These will help you conserve your water and make sure it gets where it needs to go, rather than watering gravel or weeds... Happy growing

The new fruit trees will look great in a few years, role of thumb is always water trees well before planting, and soak them after planting, you 'will need to water them regularly for the first few months , but well done

I love you guys. As a former Michigander and now Floridian, I feel a crazy connection to you both. Having restored one of the old mansions in Detroit by myself, I can appreciate your restoration of the mill and property. Keep doing what you are doing, it is more entertaining and fulfilling than paid programming. On a side note, I have been unsubscribed from your channel twice in the last two weeks. Not sure if you have seen a drop in subscribers on your metrics but thought it worthy of noting. Stay safe.

@Mrandmrsadventure

7 ай бұрын

You have a piece of both of our roots mixed in with yours! I love how stories and journeys can connect us like that, truly special ❤ And thank you for letting us know! If only the algorithm could be like good soil and help our community grow and grow and grow...! Here's to always believing it could happen 😉😘

@auntmaryspals7978

7 ай бұрын

I live east of Lansing and would have been very interested in your mansion restoration. Too bad that you don't have a channel.

GREEN THUMB TIP: You need to space the lilies apart. They will grow & spread some ... at least 3 or 4 ft. away.

LOVE the new trees.....firsts of many, I'm sure. A suggestion: get some advice on planting trees. I've heard that digging a square hole is better to stop the new roots from following a circle that the potted roots are following..forcing them to go more into new soils. Also, the moat around the trunk should be away from the trunk. The trunk needs to be kept dry while keeping the roots moist. GOOD LUCK!

orange trees grow in full sun in Phoenix Az. And they produce fruit when they are 5-6 yrs old

Many, many years ago as a very young student, we had a school garden. There we children learned how to plant, harvest, remove weeds, etc. ​ how to plant a tree: Dig a hole so that the root ball has enough space fill water into the hole wait until the water has seeped away put the plant inside then some soil then water again Finally, fill in the soil and press down lightly Protect the first 30 - 50cm of the plant with wire or plastic mesh around to protect it from animal damage

Nothing like your own pomegranates! We planted 15 pom trees in our Turkish garden and get the best fruit; dark blood red juice that we freeze and drink every day throughout the year!

One thing to consider when planting multiple trees in a row or in close proximity to each other is that every third or fourth tree should be a nitrogen "fixer" tree like honey or black locust, Persian silk tree, or Goumi berry. Those will replenish the nitrogen in the surrounding soil. A side note is the secondary benefit of the Honey and Black Locust is that they are good for erosion control because of their hardy root structure, so plant some on the hillsides/terraces.

My mother said to fill hole with water before you replace dirt to be sure the soil is well hydrated. You might try to get a slow drip going over roots at moisture can slowly hydrate. Perhaps a plastic jug with a few small holes to allow slow release of water. Good luck… so exciting to plant your first trees. 😊❤

If you are planning trees, it is important to have no grass or other the stem, because the tree needs water and if there are some other plants growing under and around the steam they take over the water 💦 🌳

So cool that you're planting a fruit orchard! I'm 60 and now live in France where so many people also grow a good partion of their fruit and veggies. I grew up in Salt Lake City and we had Peach, apricot, zpple, crab apple, plum, raspberries. And tomatoes, zukes, cukes, squash, sweet peas and green beans. It was awesome and many fond memories.

Congratulations friends🎉🍊🍏🎉🎉🎉❤. Next time I would suggest to fill the hole full with water before planting, then wait a moment until the water has been absorbed a little bit and then put the tree and soil into the hole. ❤ Afterwards you water it normally.

Hi guys, 😁 just a really good tip when you are planting anything..always put water in the hole, then plant, dirt and more water…love your videos, thanks for sharing..watching from Petawawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🤗😁

A nectarine is similar to a 🍑. I believe that you were thinking about clementine, more similar to a 🍊. But don’t worry. Algarve is famous for the oranges. Your tree will be fine (the ideal pH for a orange tree is 6-6,5).

@cboyle707

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, glad someone else caught that. I couldn't bring myself to say anything. It was such a great video.

Hope your three trees do well and give you an abundance of fruit in years to come.

Good to make hole 2x as big (wide and deep)as roots for easy roots growth . You could carefully use pick to loosen soil around planting. Keep trunk base at its original ground level. Bigger loosened soil base allows water to soak outside drip line of its branching.

@sharoncampbell2218

7 ай бұрын

I totally agree that the base should only be buried up to the original ground level. Burying the trunks too deep can kill the plants. The mantra is "plant them high, they won't die". You don't want them too high but ground level.

@bettybryson9637

7 ай бұрын

Exactly!!!

So excited for you! If you have deer around they will eat the trees. So you might want to put a fence around them.

@module79l28

7 ай бұрын

They don't need to worry about deers, there are none in the Algarve.

@l.m.4014

6 ай бұрын

@@module79l28 I thought they were up near....Porto...?

@module79l28

6 ай бұрын

@@l.m.4014 - No, they live in the Monchique mountain.

We helped plant trees at our local park for Earth day. One thing that they stressed was not to put the mulch to close to the base of the tree (don't let it touch) because the mulch holds the water in, it will rot the stem or base of the tree. They had us use the mulch to make a ring around the the tree to sort of make a little well. That way the trunk could dry out and yet the the moisture could be locked in for the roots. Hope you find it helpful. Those trees are doing great now!

We were all rookies once, just keep an eye on them, keep them well watered, make sureyou treaddown the soil around the plant so there areno air pockets and the roots are in contact with the soil. Next time you plant a shrub or tree fill the hole with water first and let it drain then plant and water. Use microryzal fungus sprinkled over the roots as it promotes root growth. Good to see you planting.❤

Those Lillie’s will take over your swimming hole and yes they will love your water. You can always move them. Great to see all this beauty!

Our apple orchard is in full hot sun here in N. California. You might want to check on that. I do keep my citrus where they get shade in the afternoon.

@cboyle707

7 ай бұрын

Northern California is a lot like Portugali n many ways. I grew up in the Portuguese part of the Bay Area. No longer there. Everybody had mint and orange trees, and a few cats and chickens in the back yard. Hydrangeas in the front yard, without fail. Chard and even artichokes were brought to us on a regular basis. It was nice. I, myself, am half Portuguese, and only lately have found pride in the peaceful agrarian culture that it is.

We all start somewhere. If love and earnestness are part of the equation you will succeed. I look forward each week to seeing what is happening next. I’m “rooting” for you, your trees and all you do!

Loved this video, and your first beautiful trees! Here's something you might think about. Before taking plants put of their planters, completely saturate them with water. Then when you remove the planter, "finger" the roots to loosen the outer soil and let the bound roots be set free to grow outward! Usually if they have be in the planter for a bit, they want to start growing in circles. Loosening them makes them very happy! Then fill the new hole with water as well just before placing your plant or tree in. It may take a bit longer to replace the soil since it's soggy in there, but keep at it and thump it down a bit with the back of your shovel. If you wonder if you've watered enough, you can always get a large spoon or trowel and dig down a bit. Sometimes it's shocking how soon the dirt is very dry! A longer slower soak, like natural rain, will help prevent run-off! Anyway, the very best to you, and blessings on your efforts! Thanks again for sharing! I love your videos! Mary, from WallaWalla, Washington USA Oh I just remembered you said they had only been in their planters for a day! Sorry, but perhaps some of that may help for later!

Please please.. when you plant your next trees, fill the hole with water before you actually place the tree inside. It settles the tree into its new home. It gives them a comfortable start. And the water is right at the bottom of the root ball. Top watering is fine after that.. but your ground is so dry .. so very dry.. ❤️

The cats tails are enchanting. Hope the trees give you lots of fruit.❤

I have found when transplanting bigger trees, spraying their leaves a few times a day makes a big difference. This helps the tree to absorb water whilst the roots get established to take over that function. I am SO glad you watched the Back to Eden movie. I watched it a few years ago and it changed my life. People come and visit me and tell me what green fingers I have as everything grows so well, but it is really the result of that movie.

Gardening and food preservation is a learning curve, but well worthwhile and fun too. I started with a flat lawn on the place I bought to homestead 4.5 years ago, and this year I was nearly self-sufficient except for milk, butter, cheese, sugar, flour and coffee. I am rooting for you every step you take on your land

How wonderful....fruit trees...nothing better than finding our need in our home❤

I love your channel ! I am 63 and grew up in a "holler" in Ky. We had 3 gardens and it was so nice to have tomatoes ,cucumbers and green onions on the table at every meal. You are doing a wonderful job and can't wait to see the progress on your beautiful land.

Make sure to keep the fruit trees watered everyday or every other for about 2 to 3 weeks to help the roots to get started.

when you plant trees in the future first fill the hole with water completely let in then seep into the ground then plant this allows the roots a better chance to take hold in the soil. you should then dig a small sand bank around the tree in a circle this will also direct the water more directly on to the roots when watering the tree.

I love the fack when you first got there you weren't going to plant trees as you still wanted to travel, now your homesteading. Its so nice. X

When we moved onto or land we planted a small apple orchard. We have 16 trees, 10 varieties of all purpose apples, from macintosh, to black oxfords to wolf rivers. The trees hax been in the ground for 7 summers, and we get a wonderful harvest eaxh year. Love, water, sunshine and food for your trees, and you will get thwir appreciation as fruit!

Only advice Id give you on the planting is if you can dig your holes a little deeper and wider than the root balls and fill the holes with water and let that soak in before filling again and planting the plants.. As you've dug the holes a little deeper, before putting the trees in, back fill the holes with soil you've dug out (its less compacted) and then plant your trees.

Looks like your cats have settled in really well and are totally used to being around you guys already.❤

watering the hole very well before putting the fruit trees in the ground is key .. making sure you dig well around the perimeter .. amend the hole soil before you bury it back in with compost or other organic nutrients .. second key is to make sure that you tamp the root systems in well as to not have any air pockets between the roots and the soil so that the roots have auto contact to the soil .. watering should be daily for a while until they settle into their new surroundings .. you should know fairly soon if they have any trauma but they look like overall very healthy stock .. wood arborists chips is the best way to build soil .. glad you are paying attention to the gurus of organic gardening ..Paul is Canadian and knows his stuff ..

Yep, that did it for me Drew....I'll never, ever look at a Pomegranate the same lol. And the seed slogan. I must be the only one (?) that spits the seed after getting the juice off of it. I don't like chewing the seed nor swallowing it. That just doesn't sound right but no other way to say it? Enjoy the fruits of your land!

Definitely jealous of your pomegranate tree 🌳 🎉❤

slide is a plant that is very delicious, easy to collect, cook, and pour lemon juice over it and eat as a salad

The grass is called Johnson grass in the US, the scientific name is Sorghum halepense. It was introduced from Europe in the 1840s, and is considered a prohibited noxious weed, not good for cattle, hard to kill. I would love to see you all plant some things that are native to that area - I plant lots of natives on my midwestern property, to benefit the environment.

I truly believe with your love and that amazing lagoon water you’ll be picking fruits in no time, I love watching your awesome videos, I feel I’m there with you each time, God Bless you all cats too, Your Alaskan friend 🙏🏻❤️

Kiss the Ground is also a good flick regarding soil health.

Yup - you are so right - I grew up with a great vegetable garden in the backyard, and my daily chores included weeding and harvesting. A wonderful start for any child! Plus, when a recession hit and Dad was unemployed for 2 years, we had some healthy food of our own. You two are living a tough but beautiful life.

🦋 my mom, canned corn, tomatoes, apples, applesauce, peaches, pears, made strawberry and grape jam and jelly, froze, strawberries and corn. We also raised all of our own beef and pork. And we got raw milk from the bulktank from the farm near us. In our yard, we had a cherry tree and apple tree, and a pear tree. And we had those things all winter long because she did that.

Orange trees prefer to bask in full sun all day long. Ie:Florida!!!❤❤❤😊

You both are doing a great job. Weather something works or not you are trying which is the key. Life is a learning curve.

You're doing well with the tree planting, a great start. Next time consider watering the hole really well first, especially as that soil is so dry even at the bottom of the hole, it will take quite a while to for the water to soak right down to the bottom of the roots so keep it watering regularly till the rains come. A spade (square blade) instead of a shovel is best for digging planting holes, more accurate & effective at shaping the size of the hole. Faster too. The 'weed' with the red stems is Purslane. A great herb to add to salads, very nutritious & the best plant source of omega 3. It handles the dry environment well.

Amazing, guys! I love that you're planting trees to be even more sustainable ❤❤I think the only thing I would have done differently is I would fill the holes with water before you plant the tree, to give them as much water as possible deep at the roots.

Very nice!! Planting fruit tress is awesome!! A couple of things I've learned, ( suggestion) this comes from OKportugal ( Ken's mom) before planting anything, water down really good, then plant. You would be surprise what a difference it makes! This tip is from a friend ( with a very green thumb) if you can, when the trees flowered, pick each flower before it turns into fruit. This way the tree puts all its energy into growing strong roots. She did this for a couple of years; and believe me, it paid off. Also, fruit trees need an LOT of water, more than you think, specially the first few years. YES, water them every day!🤗😄 PEACE!

Might be worth checking the depth where your lilies came from as it look to shallow ? and remember they will take over your pool. Great video 👍

@cboyle707

7 ай бұрын

Yes, they will.

Great to see the gardeners discussing WATER!! Hope they are doing well now. Please update us on their progress :))

Yes, purslane 🙌 It grows wild here in Southern California as well! You can also put it in sandwiches, and our chickens love it! I use an identification app, and most "weeds" you see around are either edible or have herbal properties. We have a ton of wild mustard also

I’m impressed with all that you guys are doing and I know your learning as you go along! Also, there is a website that people will actually stay for free at your home while you travel while they travel to Portugal. It’s a pet type of sitting gig internationally. I am considering this next year when I visit Portugal, I will pick a family and they pick me hopefully and then I get free accommodation if caring for their pets. Its called trusted house sitters. So eventually you guys can go for a long trip if desired.

@Mrandmrsadventure

7 ай бұрын

perhaps email us we can keep you in mind/you can keep us in mind for next summer... 😽✨ hello@mrandmrsadventure.com xox

Great to see fruit trees being planted on the property!! Next step is with the apple trees cut the 'suckers' off ( these are the ones below the graft line). And then plant more and more!! :)

I fill the hole WA with a couple of buckets of water so that the roots start out in a friendly environment.

One thing you guys don't mention... Is your strong will and optimism! (because of the bragging stigma right?! I knowww) But MOST people would run from challenges like this! So you just looked at the mess and chaos... And determined "I can do this. I can change this". And you DID! I can see the potential.... And yeah! It's going to be amazing once it's finished. Amazing work and thanks for sharing. CANNOT wait to see more

I’m 84 and we always had a vegetable garden but downsized this year. Still I canned tomatoes and made sweet pickle and enjoyed enough of other veggies!

I am happy with you about the fruit trees🤞🏻 A little tip on planting and transplanting...always step around the stem of the planted plant/tree. The roots don't like air😉 Try to mark the South Side of the plant/tree before transplanting. It gives them a better chance at survival 🌱 Happy gardening Regards from 🇿🇦

The pomegranate was funny 🤭 Trees looking good, settled, they'll do well, with your full care and attention 😊☀️🌱

Wherever you planted them, read up on espalier trees it will allow you space around the area. Some of those weeds are edible and make tea as well

I love it when u two speak Portuguese 😍🥰😍and the words comes out perfectly 👏

Hi , suggestion for planting best to dig your hole twice the size of the roots allowing the roots plenty of room to establish, fill hole with water before planting or you can just sock the roots in water before planting. Love watching your progress you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty or hard work.

Pomegranate is one of my favourite fruits, they have been used since ancient times.👍❤ Maybe because of the prostate.😂

Pomegranates! What a blessing to have your own tree! I love them!

The plants will do fine. And if they don't even experienced gardeners lose plants. Don't sweat it. Keep planting

You will be happier with your lillies if you plant in buckets and then submerge them into the pond. Each year, lift the buckets and cut the roots at the bottom.

I’m sitting here catching up on my videos with u guys and I have to say I can’t wait to see the day u two become parents to two legged people-lol. Watching u nurture the fur babies shows how awesome u two will be. Brittany is so gentle and soft spoken and drew will be the semi stern father-lol. (Sorry Drew but it really is a compliment). Ur children will be truly blessed to have u guys as parents.

@Mrandmrsadventure

6 ай бұрын

❤️ we appreciate your kind comment.

One tip I haven't seen posted here yet is to cut off the extra sucker shoots on the biggest apple tree. Just leave the main trunk.

@AdamofCA.

2 ай бұрын

i use that tip for my ornamental Crepe Myrtle especially after a wet rainy season.

If you're looking for inspiration The Biggest Little Farm is a wonderful documentary. If you haven't ever seen it I think you'd really enjoy it! Thanks for sharing, you're good fun to watch 💖

Such a lovely loving couple, I can almost feel your energy 💛💛

Composthting. It's important. My grandparents acquainted me with theirs. As a kid I thought putting spoiled vegetables was kinda gross but I waited it out and got to know the benefits!

transplanting .. loosen more soil, plant at the same depth as previous, stake for support, cage for protection, wrap trunk at ground level if needed.

Where you cut down trees on the side of the hill you need to put a ground cover likeJuniper,. To stop Ground erosion.

Apple trees need full sun to produce fruit. It is the trunks that need to be protected. Here in California it’s common to use white paint on the trunks.

Don’t worry, everybody who gardens was a rookie at some point. I have 2 apple, 1 pear and 1 plum in my small garden. I am in my seventies and I still grow my own fruit and veg, there is nothing that beats your own food.

I think orange trees need sun - my mother had orange, lemon limes and grapefruit trees in her Sun City West, AZ home and her back yard was full of sun - double check with people there locally. keep the trees watered for a while til their roots get stronger. you all doing a good job.....also you can always google what to do also. Love mla

Next water the holes and make larger ones, the roots need water, not the top. And add 'food'to the roots too. Pls Trees need regular watering for a year.

Our special soothing and loving family ❤

Lovely to see you putting down more roots, so to speak! Thank you for continued great videos. One note: when using that soil test kit be sure to use highly filtered water or distilled water. If you are using spring or well water you well may be measuring the pH of the water, not the soil.

I believe you guys got it🎉🎉🎉 like you said you got to start somewhere and we can only get better through our struggles. I feel you guys are doing better than I am. Great motivation! Thank you guys. You're very inspirational 💚🐢💚🐢💚

Hi good job My advice is to remove the succer from tje big apple tree ...it will let the main tree become more vigoureus . The succers are the lower branch comming from the roots . 28:20

Just so you know if you get a plant in a pot be sure you break up the root ball before planting. This way it will grow bigger and fast when the roots are spread out. Also be advised that if there are ceder trees within 500-700 yards of apple trees, the pollen from the cedars can kill off apple trees. Happy planting.

Good planting. Holes nice and big. Dont forget to tease the roots out that were in plastic pots

Take the new soil off the top of the orange tree. you don't want to suffocate the feeder roots. Leave one inch around trunks free of Mulch. Add mulch to what you have; In width not depth. 1 to 2 inches depth is good! Water for 14 days ...everyday. After that water I or 2 days a week. Depending on Weather. Good Luck with your trees , You all are doing Great!!!

@denyamyers9622

7 ай бұрын

Stake your trees!! The Stakes give the apples stability as they root in. they are planted to deep. Soil should be just over the top of roots.

Hi, the "portuguese weed" is called beldroega (you can google it to hear how it is said) and can be eaten in soup or rice. Its scientific name is Portulaca oleracea.

I planted fruit trees during the summer ☀️ and all survived . I water them every day.

It is good to plant some fruit trees so that you get fresh fruit. Might I just suggest that when you plant anything put some water in the hole first so that the roots can soak it up. Love from Pam in Grafton New South Wales Australia.

I laughed so hard at your comparison of the pomegranate!!! Also love how wonderfully your kitties are adapting to their new family, Brittney is so sweet with them. I enjoy watching your adventures, thank you

Purslane also makes a nutritious salad with a lemon/oil dressing. Love it!

Happy Sunday, love that I could spend time watching you on my birthday Love the caption of your DIY Portugal home 🏠

Hi guys! I love the fruit trees look up on KZread how to ground them with copper wire it’ll keep bugs away and they will grow to 2 to 3 times faster. Also, do this with any gardens. Sending all my love.

When I was a child almost had at least one apple tree in their back yard but ive been looking around and I don't see fruit trees anymore.

Nectarines are a peach hybrid. You were thinking about Tangerines which are in the orange family. Anyway, you can use your soil analysis to customize how you fertilize each type of fruit or vegetable you decide to grow. And to stop the Eucalyptus stumps, don't bother with epsom salts. Use copper sulfate (cupric sulfate) to kill them. Copper is toxic to plants so you can add any kind of scrap pieces or copper shavings to where you don't want trees to grow. Drew has heard of "Root Kill" here in the USA. It's basically made of copper sulfate.

Good stuff guys, Its ok the way you planted the trees except don't put your mulch against the trunk on young trees don't forget to water the new plants and trees in. The mulch also helps retain the moisture and also keeps the roots cool on hot days. Keep the weeds 1m to 2m away from the tree (or the diameter of the trees canopy), mulch it all at least 2" thick. An old wives tale is to pee around citrus trees, IDK but its funny, maybe a story because its a long way for the workers back to the house .... lol

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Very helpful comment! And you made us laugh 🥰 Thank you!

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