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.

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

Apple trees have lost a lot of their cold hardiness, making them susceptible to early bud break and possible freeze damage following. Still, this Cornell researcher says growers shouldn't worry.

Pruning apple trees has many benefits. It can prevent damaged tree limbs from harming other branches and increase airflow ...

Researchers at UBC Okanagan are working to learn more about how sweet cherry trees naturally protect their buds from freezing during cold winter months. Dr. Elizabeth Houghton recently graduated ...

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Flower buds are nutritious and available in huge numbers. In the autumn, the porcupine will eat all sorts of fruit with great relish, but this will not go over well with orchard owners who discover ...

Warning issued to anyone with apple and pear trees in their garden The Royal Horticultural Society has issued various tips to encourage regrowth during the winter - though the gardening charity ...

Scientists in Japan investigate how apple axillary buds sense environmental conditions and enhance survival under harsh circumstances. Their study analyzes changes in chromatin structures and ...

As the rest of our culture thrives on overexposure, why shouldn’t a garden have the right to retain an air of mystery?

I have recently noticed four deciduous trees with pink flowers that bloom in late winter or early spring before any leaf buds open, making them especially memorable arboreal fare.