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What are the top 5 fruit trees to grow in New Jersey?

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  Fruit trees are great for sprucing up a dull yard, attracting those ever important honey bees, and providing yummy fruit to eat!  If you can freeze them or can them these fruits will make a great cobbler or pie all year round!  Sometimes it’s tough to decide which fruit trees to plant, but if you live in New Jersey this is THE list for you. Here are the 5 Top Fruit Trees for NJ: Pear: Anjou, Bartlett, and Bosc are great for a NJ climate.  Plant them about 20-30 feet apart on a hill or slope (they love good drainage).  You’ll need to be sure you’ve got your canning supplies ready though because two pear trees (you must have two to pollinate) can produce up to sixty pounds of fruit a year! Pear trees are susceptible to blight though, so keep a steady watch on those leaves. Apple: Who doesn’t love fresh apples in the fall?  Like the pears, you’re going to need two apple trees for pollination, but not necessarily the same variety of apple! Some of the be...

How to Prevent Soil Erosion Using Trees

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  The need to prevent soil erosion is a common problem for many property owners. The solution to this issue is dependent on the trees and other vegetation in your landscape. What is Soil Erosion? Soil erosion is the natural displacement of the top layer of soil, usually caused by water, air, or in the case of farming, tilling the land. This can create a multitude of problems for future vegetation and even lead to further, more advanced, soil erosion. Erosion is especially troubling for homeowners whose land can no longer support vegetation because of severe runoff, and ultimately a loss of their landscape. Signs of Soil Erosion Wet Patches Water runoff doesn’t just disappear, it often relocates to another area in your yard. This causes water patches or large puddles to appear throughout your yard. Ravines Ravines or gullies are a sign of serious soil erosion problems. These often look like small trenches in your yard where water runoff is at its worst. Cracks In Soil Cracks happen ...