I'm looking to start some long term projects on the farm next spring and a big part of this will be a pine planting, along with an orchard. We have a big bottom at our place that is roughly 50-75 yards wide and nearly 300 yards long. On the western most end of it, I am going to plant 2-3 rows of pines along the fence line, then leave a space about 20 yards wide to grow up in brush, then plant another 3-4 rows of pines. The idea being to create a small bedding area that will be directly adjacent to the largest food plot on the property. So I'm looking for suggestions on types of pines and good places to purchase them. Also, any suggestions on planting/protecting them are welcome.
We also have an area near the intersection of the two hollers on our place that is a 60 foot diameter circle. It sits directly in the middle of our farm and I'd like to turn this in to an orchard complete with apple, pear, and persimmon trees. I'm looking for good sources to acquire these, along with pointers on getting them started and protecting them. Our local Wal-Marts get some of the Biologic Native Nursery trees in, so I'm curious if any one has any experience with them.
Thanks!
We also have an area near the intersection of the two hollers on our place that is a 60 foot diameter circle. It sits directly in the middle of our farm and I'd like to turn this in to an orchard complete with apple, pear, and persimmon trees. I'm looking for good sources to acquire these, along with pointers on getting them started and protecting them. Our local Wal-Marts get some of the Biologic Native Nursery trees in, so I'm curious if any one has any experience with them.
Thanks!