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Growing your own might seem like a daunting task, but if you have the right tools and supplies, the process can be quicker, easier and more enjoyable than you ever imagined! Our selection of options will help you every step of the way, from beginning to end. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a first-time grower, we have affordable, easy-to-use solutions to help keep your trees and plants productive and thriving. Whatever your needs, our tools and supplies are an effective way to maximize your gardening and growing success.

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How to Thin Apple Trees Article imageArticle imageArticle image
How to Thin Apple Trees Thinning an apple tree involves selectively removing some of the developing fruits to promote better growth, improve fruit quality, and prevent overbearing. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to thin an apple tree:
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Planting in Summer – Tips for Success Planting is not limited to the Spring! With a watchful eye, you can continue to fill out your garden with lush perennial plants and trees throughout the Summer and into Fall!
How to Control Armored Scale Insects how to control insectshow to control insectshow to control insects
How to Control Armored Scale Insects Damage from armored scale insects can result in leaf drop or branch dieback, luckily these pests can be prevented and controlled.
Keeping Deer Off Your Fruit Trees A cage around a tree and video icon to watch how to build a cage to keep deer off of fruit treesA cage around a tree and video icon to watch how to build a cage to keep deer off of fruit treesA cage around a tree and video icon to watch how to build a cage to keep deer off of fruit trees
Keeping Deer Off Your Fruit Trees There are several ways to consider protecting your young trees from deer. In this video, Andrew explains a simple yet effective DIY deer cage he built on his homestead to protect his young orchard.
Cedar Apple Rust - Identification & Control Close up of Cedar Apple Rust disease on Fruit Tree leafClose up of Cedar Apple Rust disease on Fruit Tree leafClose up of Cedar Apple Rust disease on Fruit Tree leaf
Cedar Apple Rust - Identification & Control Cedar Apple Rust becomes a serious threat anytime when apples and Eastern red cedar coexist. Take precautions and treat your trees to further prevent the spread before your harvest suffers!
How to Get Rid of Aphids on Apple Trees: Easy Video Guide How to get rid of aphids on your fruit tree WATCH NOWHow to get rid of aphids on your fruit tree WATCH NOWHow to get rid of aphids on your fruit tree WATCH NOW
How to Get Rid of Aphids on Apple Trees: Easy Video Guide Fruit trees are no stranger to aphids but can easily be controlled using simple methods. Easily identified by their small size and large grouping, aphids can come in many different colors.
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Soil Health Go out to your garden and scoop up a handful of soil, then really look at it. Is it pale or dark? Does it have little holes throughout and crumble easily, or does it stick together when you compress it? Do you know whether your soil is healthy or not?
Beneficial Insects bug on leafbug on leafbug on leaf
Beneficial Insects As gardeners, we are well acquainted with pest control. Japanese beetles, aphids and caterpillars are the bane of our existence, and a sizable portion of our time in the garden is spent trying to get rid of them. There are chemical controls, and also products like neem oil — which are made from natural ingredients — but there’s also another method of pest control, and that is to fight insects with insects.
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Organic Mulches Mulching — which dates back to the Stone Age — didn’t really catch on in the U. S. in the ‘70s. Since then, mulch materials and practices have evolved into a literal science, and mulch has become something of an obsession among some yard enthusiasts.
Organic Weed Control Article imageArticle imageArticle image
Organic Weed Control Weeds are not just unsightly - they sap nutrients and water away from your organic trees and plants. Try these easy, inexpensive tips for keeping weeds under control.
Fertilizing Organic Fruit Trees Article imageArticle imageArticle image
Fertilizing Organic Fruit Trees It’s entirely possible to nourish your prized organic fruit trees without using harsh chemicals. Learn what to use as well as when (and when not) to fertilize.
All About Tree Stakes young tree staked young tree staked young tree staked
All About Tree Stakes Use tree stakes during the first few years of your new tree's life, especially for dwarf and bare-root trees. As we often say here, “stake for survival.”
What to Do About Brown Rot Example of apricot fruit on tree with brown rotExample of apricot fruit on tree with brown rotExample of apricot fruit on tree with brown rot
What to Do About Brown Rot Brown rot is a fungal disease that commonly affects stone fruit trees like peaches and cherries. Learn how to control brown rot in your fruit garden.
Fruit Tree Care: Spraying Dormant Oil Photo of dormant tree branchesPhoto of dormant tree branchesPhoto of dormant tree branches
Fruit Tree Care: Spraying Dormant Oil One effective method of protecting fruit trees from overwintering pests and their eggs is spraying dormant oil in late winter or early spring.
Protect Your Tree Trunks with Tree Guards Tree Guards on RocksTree Guards on RocksTree Guards on Rocks
Protect Your Tree Trunks with Tree Guards Tree guards are an easy way to protect the tender bark of young trees. Learn how to use tree guards and save trunks from sun and critter damage.
Pest Control Using Garden Netting Looking in at Netted PeachesLooking in at Netted PeachesLooking in at Netted Peaches
Pest Control Using Garden Netting Garden netting is an easy solution to animal pests (and big bugs) without using traps or chemicals. Learn how to use garden netting to protect your harvest.
Fruit Tree Care: Summer Pruning Summer Pruning a Plum TreeSummer Pruning a Plum TreeSummer Pruning a Plum Tree
Fruit Tree Care: Summer Pruning There are several approaches to summer-pruning fruit trees, but they all have one goal in common: detecting what needs correcting. Here is what we recommend.
When to Stop Fertilizing & Why Article imageArticle imageArticle image
When to Stop Fertilizing & Why If you need to know when to start fertilizing and how much to use, check the package label. Here's our recommendation for when to stop fertilizing and why.
4 Benefits of Thinning Fruit Trees Overbearing PlumOverbearing PlumOverbearing Plum
4 Benefits of Thinning Fruit Trees Thinning fruit trees may seem counterproductive, but here are four reasons why thinning out fruit benefits you, your trees, and your fruit harvest.
How to Fertilize Mature Fruit Trees Stark® Orchard FertilizerStark® Orchard FertilizerStark® Orchard Fertilizer
How to Fertilize Mature Fruit Trees Fertilize mature fruit trees in their fruit-bearing years to provide necessary nutrients that will keep well-established trees healthy and productive.
How to Fertilize New Fruit Trees Article imageArticle imageArticle image
How to Fertilize New Fruit Trees The best time to fertilize new fruit trees is in spring, starting after bud-break and finishing by July. This provides nutrients when trees need them most.
The Importance of Soil Testing Article imageArticle imageArticle image
The Importance of Soil Testing Healthy fruit trees are the key to growing great fruit. Soil testing is one thing you can do to determine what your fruit trees need for success.
Fruit Tree Care: Using Tree Limb Spreaders Limb spreadersLimb spreadersLimb spreaders
Fruit Tree Care: Using Tree Limb Spreaders When it comes to the structural form of your fruit trees, they may need a gentle push in the right direction. Get the job done with tree limb spreaders.
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Plan Ahead for Rainy Weather Avoid water damage to your fruit trees and plan ahead for rainy weather. Choose your planting site carefully. A well-drained site is your best defense.
Drought Issues & How to Protect Your Trees Article imageArticle imageArticle image
Drought Issues & How to Protect Your Trees When dealing with drought, there are things you can do to protect your trees. Here are some water-wise tips for keeping trees of all ages hydrated.
Tools: Selection & Care Pruning in the orchardPruning in the orchardPruning in the orchard
Tools: Selection & Care Using the wrong tool for the job will cost you time and money. Make sure you have the right tool for the job and keep your tools maintained and cared for.
Year-Round Fruit Tree Care: Spray & Weed Control Guide Pie Cherry Tree Needs WeedingPie Cherry Tree Needs WeedingPie Cherry Tree Needs Weeding
Year-Round Fruit Tree Care: Spray & Weed Control Guide A properly executed schedule for maintaining fruit trees and their growing site is key to success. Plan ahead: the rewards are worth the effort!
Fruit Tree Care: Watering & Fertilizing Apple Tree Semi-DwarfApple Tree Semi-DwarfApple Tree Semi-Dwarf
Fruit Tree Care: Watering & Fertilizing Watering and fertilizing fruit trees at the best time and in appropriate amount helps them achieve their purpose – bearing delicious fruit.
Successful Fruit Tree Pruning Article imageArticle imageArticle image
Successful Fruit Tree Pruning To get a new fruit tree off to the right start, virtually nothing is as important as proper pruning. Follow our pruning guide to avoid mistakes and shape your trees for years of enjoyment ahead.
Preparing Trees & Plants for Winter Fall orchard sceneFall orchard sceneFall orchard scene
Preparing Trees & Plants for Winter The quality of rest (dormancy) for trees and plants affects their health and production. Let’s take a few minutes to talk about preparing them for winter.
Understanding Fire Blight Fire Blight Pear TreeFire Blight Pear TreeFire Blight Pear Tree
Understanding Fire Blight What is fire blight? Fire blight is a contagious, systemic, bacterial disease and is prevalent on apple and pear trees during cool, wet springs.
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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

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