After a few years of watching and waiting for a peach tree I planted to bear fruit, it finally did this year. Unfortunately, it was unable to produce during those first few years because of peach leaf ...

Fruit trees face their share of pests and diseases, but mealybugs are a particularly troublesome pest. These insects most commonly bother citrus trees or trees grown in greenhouses, but in some ...

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.

Q: I have three peach trees that produce every year. But my problem is bugs. Do you have any suggestions to get rid of the bugs before I commit murder on the trees? — W.B.K., Houston A: Since your ...

Dear Neil:What kind of spray should I use on my fruit trees during the dormant season, and what should I use after they bud? A: Apply a dormant (“horticultural”) oil spray to them before their buds ...