Spotting common apple tree pests before they wreak havoc on your fruit trees is critical. Get expert tips and insight for ...

Growing fruiting apple trees in your yard? Consider growing these companion plants nearby to help ensure you enjoy a ...

Codling moths—among the most common apple tree pests—can be deterred by planting parsley around the base of your tree. Zones: 3 to 11. Mature size: 12t o 18 inches tall.

As apple blossoms bloom, watch out for the pesky Codling Moth that threatens your harvest. Regular checks and clever bagging ...

Fielding Questions: Houseplant disease, mealybug control, apple trees not bearing This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about brown spots on a houseplant's foliage, how to ...

Most insecticides will also kill the helpers, so follow directions and use in moderation. As warming temperatures arrive, ...

It’s normal for fruit trees to drop some fruit early in the summer to stay healthy and balanced. Pollination problems, pests, ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter when bud tips are pink, but before blossoms open.

If you've always wanted to grow apple trees, March and April are great times to plant. But before you buy a tree, here are things to consider. ... Expect insects.

The Big Apple’s spotted lantern fly invasion is getting worse — with more sightings of the plant-destroying pests as their mating season revs up in the urban jungle.

Two different varieties of apple trees are needed for one tree to produce fruit, ... as these traps lure an over-abundance of insects to the vicinity of plants you are trying to protect.