BAK40 Series – Planting Fruit Trees |Two Bucks Podcast #138

08/05/2025 24 min

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In this BAK40 Episode of the Two Bucks Podcast, Brian shares an exciting solo update on the big spring project at the Back 40: planting and potting 100+ trees for habitat, food plots, and future nursery stock. He walks through the full process of sourcing budget-friendly trees from local county sales, designing a crabapple orchard, and testing out a DIY water wagon to keep everything growing strong. Whether you're planning to plant 5 trees or 500, this episode is packed with practical insight from real-world experience.Key topics discussed:• How Brian sourced 100 trees for under $200 using county spring tree sales• Step-by-step planting of a crabapple orchard with 5-foot tree tubes and stakes• Using red splendor and dolgo varieties to stagger fruit drop and maximize wildlife draw• Building a mobile water wagon using a log trailer and 275-gallon tank for remote irrigation• Starting a backyard nursery with $2 trees and $10 all-in per potted plantIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Two Bucks Podcast on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new BAK40 drop. Follow Brian on social media @bak40brian for more DIY habitat tips, land management insights, and updates from the BAK40.Connect with Brian: https://linktr.ee/twobuckspodcast Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]! Sponsors & Discounts!GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit withcode WESTERNhttps://tr.ee/2rRpTKh4TFRTIC Coolers – Keep Your Meat Cold!https://bit.ly/RTICCoolersSave $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes withcode TWOBUCKShttps://bit.ly/Steelheadoutdoors Save10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://bit.ly/MaverickHuntingBlindsSave 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters withcode TWOBUCKS https://bit.ly/OllinCodeTWOBUCKSSave 20% on your firstorder at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKShttps://bit.ly/BullElkBeardOilCodeTWOBUCKSDo you have an Outdoor Brand or Business? https://twobuckspodcast.com/be-a-guest

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