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 ...

11:26, Fri, Jul 18, 2025 Updated: 12:13, Fri, Jul 18, 2025 At this time of year, gardeners are beginning to get the benefit of all their hard work, with salad crops and many other vegetables coming ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although the concept is based primarily on anecdotal evidence, research is starting to focus on how ...

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