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 ...

The colder months mean dormancy for most fruit trees, but with these steps, you can prepare them for cold snaps so they can ...

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 ...

A courtyard garden with a variety of fruit trees growing - Ruizluquepaz/Getty Images It's common for gardening practices to be handed down from one generation to the next and many tried and true ...

Protect trees with tree guards, fencing, and frequent applications of a deterrent. Fertilize only if a soil test detects any ...

Poor pollination, pests, or lack of sunlight can keep fruit from developing fully, so create a bee-friendly, sunny ...

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” ...

Key Points Fruit trees require year-round care starting in autumn after the harvest. Good hygiene is key to preventing ...

“Everyone thinks it’s a great, romantic idea to grow fruit in the backyard,” Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener Susan Rose said, “but fruit trees are quite a commitment, and pests ...

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 ...

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 ...