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 techniques can help keep your fruit safe this season.

Apple trees are an investment not just in one's kitchen (fresh apples? delicious), but also in the value of one's home and ...

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

Farmers in Virginia face some serious challenges. The climate is changing – bringing more floods and drought. World trade has ...

The insects threaten plum trees, apple trees, vines, corn, soy, green beans and asparagus, among other cultivated plants.

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

In the sweltering heat that descended in recent weeks, I am especially aware of the cooling effect of urban trees. In the ...

From blossom to harvest, apples are sensitive to every shift in the weather — and this season has thrown a little bit of ...

Alarmed by recent reports concerning the infestation of beetles in apple and other stone fruits, the scientists of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni have issued an advisory ...

Cherry farmers in Michigan continue to combat the spotted wing drosophila, a fruit fly native to Asia that has terrorized ...