[Ice]

My trees have been in a couple of years.  They are dwarf rootstock and taking up precious veggie growing space.  I have a really sunny spot for them and would like to know the best time to do it (mid-winter is my guess) and how far apart?  What is the minimum as I would like to get in as many as possible, just to annoy the grumpy neighbour on that side.

[gobs]

What trees, please?

[Ice]

Apple, plum and pear.

[gobs]

On a dwarfing(not very dwarfing) apples: c 8-10 feet, pears: 9, plum: 10 feet  apart.

Of course, there are very and semi-dwarfing rootstocks, as well, when distances would smaller or bigger.

[Ice]

Thanks Gobs.  Would they enjoy a little feed at the same time?

[gobs]

Dwarfing stock needs a lot of feeding to get the most out of it.

At your service, mylady.

And I would wait with it a bit, if you can.  Unless busy around Christmas,of course.

[Ice]

Going to wait until it's colder as the apple and pear still have all their leaves, only just turning brownish.  I did feed them all summer but will give them some extra when I move them. Thank you.

[Trillium]

Unless you feel some feeble-minded klutz will fall into them, you could dig the holes now for your trees and move them when they're bare of leaves. If you have it, mix in some old manure or compost into the soil now. Any rains will wash the nutrients down deep for the roots to seek out and better withstand any future droughts. Add extra good stuff at planting time.

[Ice]

Thanks Trillium.  I do have a feeble minded klutz that will definately fall into it, he is an 18 year old boy. :roll:   But, the fact that it will make life easier come relocating time and the comedy value of seeing him fall in makes it a great idea.

[Trillium]