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Now is a good time to begin planting fruit trees. Many lawn and garden centers, feed stores and nurseries offer a selection of fruit trees this time of year. It may take some studying on what varieties you desire to plant around the home or landscape.
Many people like fruit of some sort. Fruit may be grown to eat for the family, to market to others and to even preserve for jams and jellies. Common fruit varieties for many home gardens are peaches, pears, blueberries and pecans. We can grow a number of fruit varieties in East Texas.
A soil test is important to ensure the tree has the proper pH and nutrients available to the roots. A soil test will aid in providing a snapshot of the soil health and how to supply nutrients to the trees as needed during the life of the tree. The pH is important because some trees prefer a more neutral soil while others, such as blueberries, like a more acid soil.
