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

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

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

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

Q: Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? A: This phenomenon is called alternate-year bearing and is very ...

Citrus trees are among the most widely planted backyard fruit trees in south Louisiana. As citrus fruit begin to ripen, we get questions about harvesting and storage. While citrus trees are relatively ...

You’d be surprised how long some trees last…if properly maintained…and how soon the trees will start to produce.

Did your fruit tree not produce much fruit this year? Let’s look into why this might occur. For the home gardener, the No. 1 reason for failure of trees to bear fruit is improper tree vigor. Over ...

The city of Redlands is taking drastic measures to combat an invasive species of fruit fly plaguing the area, planning for the removal of fruit from trees at more than 2,000 homes in the area. The ...

CORVALLIS – People tend to have a love-hate relationship with their fruit trees. The fruit they love; the work they hate. The regimen of spraying turns off home gardeners, said Steve Renquist, ...