A fruit tree guild sets all your plants up for optimal growth by creating a mini-ecosystem. Imagine growing your own backyard fruit orchard, but without having to do much in the way of pest control, ...

News 13 can confirm that it is the cicadas causing those brown leaves on some western North Carolina trees. Many residents ...

An invasive beetle that kills ash trees has made it to the Nashville area. As a result, up to 13% of Tennessee's trees could ...

While it might not be as dramatic as a towering, decades-old fruit tree, the Greensleeves apple tree is a perfect pick for ...

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

Nothing disrupts summer plans more than a pack of mosquitoes and other little bugs that threaten to ruin a good time. Store-bought bug repellants are helpful, but often contain harsh chemicals that ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

Fruit thinning may reduce the spread of pests and diseases, such as brown rot. Apart from apple trees, fruit thinning may be necessary on a range of tree fruits such as pears, plums, peaches and ...