Spring 2011
Because of the kind of year we just had, brace yourself for the coming year.
This year most of the perennial plants, (in this group I include) lawns, pastures, trees, including fruit trees are going to try to recover from stress. Yes I said stress. The weather last year with all of its ups and downs, excess heat followed by cold conditions, drought followed by heavy rain etc. Many times the above conditions are great, just what you want. Last year, most of these conditions were fast off and on. The plant had not enough time to adjust … this causes stress. The last thing we want the plant to carry over is stress.
One of the early signs you will notice as soon as the snow goes is snow mold. This is an early sign. As the year goes on, grubs, plant disease, weak plants, insect infestations are all possibilities. The conditions are prime. I may be wrong, I have never claimed otherwise. Professional lawn care companies and others that work with nature, have already ordered a special formulation to assist with the oncoming stress. Many have already applied the product.
Those above-mentioned companies have been working with nature for many years. The health of the plant is primary with them. Unlike many others, never tell you about the health of the plant, but can tell you to the penny what your cost will be. Results … maybe. Of course they care about..
For those if you that saw the stress in you tomatoes, cucumbers etc. all that drying out may I suggest using a mixture of ground horseradish and water (allow this to sit for 2 days) mix this with water 60/40 and spray the area this may help get rid of the carryover.
For what it's worth ------ that's my opinion
Harold