Letters to the Editor: SPRING CLEAN UP

Dear Editor,

I’m assuming you made or have you landscape plan. While some may have brand new yards to plant. But, for the majority, I’m assuming most of you can do some work in your yard, as weather allows. For, even though, snow drifts and snow showers are still part of our landscape, on warmer days spring clean up can begin. It is also the perfect time to prune bushes and trees. Some of you even may have a fruit tree to prune.

Throughout the years, I have planted a number of fruit trees. While I wasn’t optimistic about getting fruit, their blossoms make them an excellent ornamental tree and...