Fruit trees, especially dwarf and antique varieties, have become increasingly popular over the past few years as more folks seek to grow their own food. By adding a fruit tree to your property, not ...

Two insects tend to be the most prevalent pests in our area’s fruit trees: the codling moth (apples) and the western cherry fruit fly (cherries). Both create “wormy” fruit, and both, once the “worm” ...

Unfortunately, many pests love fruit trees and can easily damage leaves and spoil harvests. However, there are ways to get rid of these problematic visitors—without using harmful pesticides. For ...

Folks seem to think that fruit trees are hard to grow and have too many bugs and diseases. Well, it’s just not true — unless you are listening to the wrong advice. Here’s a simple tutorial. Assuming ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Answer: Finding half a worm. Modern pesticides and strict inspection policies have made finding a codling moth larva, or worm, in an apple from a ...

The most effective pest control measures for fruit, shade or ornamental trees during 2019 will be applied this December and January. Many gardeners consider the application of oils as an organic ...

Pest management is an important aspect of growing fruit successfully. Combining an assortment of tactics that cause as little disruption to the environment as possible while managing pests effectively ...

My friend Michael Janik, of Michael’s Apples, is a fruit tree expert. He sent out an April newsletter with tips on pest control and said I could share them. “Look at your fruit trees. Notice that many ...

These pesky insects can spoil your harvests. Unfortunately, many pests love fruit trees and can easily damage leaves and spoil harvests. However, there are ways to get rid of these problematic ...