Do you have Black Walnut trees? Would you like to put the nuts to good use? If so, there are techniques for getting the ground around your trees ready for easier harvest.

In the imbedded video, one of our Boone County Master Gardeners walks you thru the steps that you can take in preparing the ground around your trees. Following these steps will enable an easier harvest of the green Black Walnuts this fall.

By shortening the grass under the trees and removing any dry limbs and other debris makes it much easier to see and collect the green Black Walnuts. It also shows techniques for removing standing water and improving the drainage of the soil around your trees.