cole McElroy

Thank you John for the response and info!

Hello everyone , I live in zone 5b in south east Idaho we get cold snowy winters and dry summers. Wondering what fruit and nut trees , berries, cactus .. would have a decent chance of doing well in an area like this. I realize there is a running list for cold hardy fruit trees just wondering if all those could do well out west... ?  Thank you

Awesome ,thank you guys for responses

Thank you for the response I just realized that this is posted under the ups cycling forum which I did not mean to do, yes I agree with you on removing them.  The southern wind is pretty constant off and on and it's strong so it does create a chilling effect. I do have plans to renovate the house and install more south facing windows then there already are. Thanks again

Hello my name is Cole,  I just bought a property in South East Idaho zone5a  I believe. There are not very many trees on the property as of now. there is an L shape row of trees  East and south of the house the southern trees are mostly evergreens which block the Winter Sun from hitting the house but also are a windbreak as most of the wind that we experience comes from the south.  I'm wondering what the best route to take is,I'm thinking of cutting all the trees down and replanting them with some deciduous trees and maybe shrubs open to suggestions maybe Hugakulture bed?Trying to get winter sunsummer shade but also have a windbreak. Thank you for your replies