In response to a recent column on fruit trees, Mike Davison, who gardens in Toluca Lake, emailed as follows: “I would love to plant a few fruit trees and have in the past (peach, apple, avocado) but ...

Without protection, certain fruit trees are susceptible to frost damage. As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for ...

Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...

Grow more fruit by following these must-know tips for boosting fruit tree health.

If you have fruit trees, now’s the time to be on the lookout for codling moths. This is the time of year — mid-March to early April — when the adult codling moth, a little grayish-brown lepidopteran, ...

Select a fruit tree variety for your climate and plant it in full sun. Pruning, thinning fruit, and watering during dry spells are key to good fruit production. To ensure pollination, plant trees in ...

Fruit tree bark is a tasty alternative—and often favorite—food source for mice in the winter. Ah, rats … Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said mice chew through the outer ...

As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...