Plant Fruit Trees Now for a Bountiful Harvest!
If you’ve been thinking about adding fruit trees to your property, now is the perfect time! At Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center, we have a great selection of fruit trees in stock, and with the cooler temperatures of early spring, planting now gives them the best start before the heat of summer.
What’s in Stock?
We currently have:
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Apple Trees – Classic favorites for home orchards. Choose from standard varieties or our
Quad Apple Trees, which produce multiple apple types on one tree!
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Peach Trees – Sweet and juicy peaches right from your backyard!
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Cherry Trees – Enjoy fresh cherries with our standard and
Quad Cherry Trees, which bear multiple cherry varieties on a single tree.
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Plu-Airies – A unique hybrid of plum and cherry, offering a deliciously sweet fruit unlike any other.
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Plum Trees – A must-have for jams, baking, or fresh eating.
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Chestnut Trees – Grow your own chestnuts and enjoy a shade tree with edible benefits!
Why Plant Now?
Spring is an ideal time for planting fruit trees. Cooler weather reduces transplant stress, and the trees have time to establish strong roots before summer. Plus, planting now means you’ll enjoy fresh fruit sooner!
Stop by Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center today to pick out your trees and get expert advice on care and planting. Your home orchard starts here!
Spring Planting Guide: How to Care for Your New Fruit Trees
So, you’ve picked out the perfect fruit trees from Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center—now what? Proper planting and care are key to ensuring they thrive and produce fruit for years to come.
1. Pick the Right Spot
Fruit trees need
full sun—at least 6-8 hours per day. Choose a spot with well-draining soil and plenty of space for the tree to grow.
2. Planting Your Tree
- Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper.
- Remove the tree from its container and gently loosen the roots.
- Place it in the hole, ensuring the graft union (the swollen area near the base) is above the soil line.
- Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and add mulch around the base (but not against the trunk).
3. Watering & Care
- Water deeply once or twice a week, especially during dry periods.
- Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
4. Pollination & Pairing
Some trees, like
Quad Apple and Quad Cherry, are
self-pollinating, meaning they don’t need a second tree to bear fruit. Others, like peaches and plums, will benefit from having another variety nearby to increase yield.
5. Protecting Your Trees
- Use tree guards or fencing to prevent damage from deer and rodents.
- Keep an eye out for pests or diseases and treat them early.
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Visit us at Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center for all your planting needs! Whether you need trees, soil, or expert advice, we’re here to help you grow a thriving orchard. Happy planting! 🌱🍎
