According to Purdue University Extension, “many deciduous shrubs have the ability to produce new shoots or suckers at their ...

As I researched information on planting bare root fruit trees, the words of the County Fruit and Nut Crop Advisor came to ...

Pruning cuts should be made close to the branch collar and not flush against the trunk. These are “thinning cuts” and the entire branch is removed from the tree. “Heading cuts” will remove only one ...

A beetle that lays eggs inside the bark of trees has killed six baobab trees in Oman for the first time. Urgent measures are needed to stop it spreading to Africa.

If you’ve ever stood in front of a fruit tree, pruners in hand, wondering where to make that first cut, you’re not alone. Pruning can feel a bit like trying ...

In the EGVV region (Elgin, Grabouw, Villiersdorp and Vyeboom), summer pears are about 10 to 12 days earlier than usual, while ...

Late winter may still feel like hibernation season, but for homeowners with backyard orchards and berry patches, it’s prime ...

As spring approaches and gardeners begin planning new projects, local officials are urging residents to watch for invasive ...

Fire blight, the disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, can spread quickly from tree to tree. Once an outbreak ...

Blueberries are shrubs, not trees, but they belong in any easy care fruit plan because their main requirement is clear and manageable: acidic soil. University of Minnesota guidance places ideal pH ...

Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Experts (908-402-1323) has expanded its professional tree disease diagnosis and pruning services to serve ...

Fruit trees are dormant. So are all the diseases and insects that prey on the fruit trees. The trees and insects will come to ...