A gardener asks: What are fall or winter treatments, and what products should I use?
These treatments aren't routine—they're guided by need. Assess if there's a known or likely disease (especially with sensitive varieties), whether preventive or curative action is required, and if chemical options are necessary or if natural alternatives suffice.
For apricot, peach, and nectarine trees in your garden, apply a light dose of Bordeaux mixture (follow dosage instructions carefully) right after leaves drop—it's a proven protective step.
For all fruit and deciduous trees, a paraffin oil-based winter treatment effectively cleanses wood of overwintering parasites.
Applying arboreal white to trunks offers similar benefits and adds aesthetic appeal. Importantly, avoid treatments during freezing conditions.
However, if your trees thrived last season without significant pest or disease issues, skip the products altogether—healthy trees often need no intervention.
Trunk painted with arboreal white
