thanks for responses, much appreciated.
yes i'm going to do some hugulkultur with tops and branches.
Anyone have any tips on growing apples and pears? i already bought way too many and i'm worried i'm gonna screw everything up. They are all in the ground, i mulched, will much more with ramial wood, and wood chips this year again, and compost (purchased) do i need to do anything else at this point? When and how much should i fertilize and with what? i'm in zone 3-4, the trees i selected are all 3 or 4. Problem is i am in a valley and its always colder here.
so ya any tips would be great
Kurt