Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with breathable materials, apply thick mulch, and water ...

Question: We have two peach trees in our backyard and we have two different issues going on that keep us from seeing any ripe fruit. Can you advise us on what’s going on and how to handle it? First, ...

Howard Garrett There is no product that will truly solve the insect and disease problems plaguing your fruit trees. Don't get me wrong. There are several organic products that will kill or neutralize ...

Peach leaf curl is a fungal condition that can be managed with fungicide. UC Master Gardeners Peach leaf curl and shot hole disease of peaches are common problems for the backyard gardener. Both are ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Fruit tree disease prevention starts early by choosing disease-resistant varieties. Only plant top-quality, healthy nursery stock to avoid failure. Trees that are stressed are more susceptible to ...