2.  Supported by diverse work experience in and around both
Killingworth, CT, and Boston, John Sulzbach recently
established tree care company Proper Tree. Hiself a
resident of Killingworth, John Sulzbach holds an arborist
license from the State of Connecticut (CT).
Correct springtime care of fruit trees plays a key role in the
trees' production throughout the growing season. Early
spring is the time when growers in most climates can safely
plant fruit trees. For existing trees, the spring also provides
the opportunity for fertilization with a synthetic or organic
nitrogen fertilizer. Gardeners should clear all dead fruit and
leaves from the ground, so that they do not begin to
decay and possibly damage the tree.

3.  Many gardeners choose to prune before
the tree buds, although the appearance of
leaves can also show a grower where the
dead branches are. When this becomes
evident, pruning of the dead branches will
help the tree grow more healthfully.
Horticulture experts also recommend
spraying with dormant oil to discourage
mites and scale. Similarly, insect traps help
to control pest populations before they
breed in the warmer months.