The pong pong tree—also known as the “suicide tree”—may be a plot point in the season finale of the HBO series. But the plant ...

The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees.

Apple trees aren’t easy to grow because they need consistent care, including precisely timed spraying and pruning, to ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

If you have fruit trees, now’s the time to be on the lookout for codling moths. This is the time of year — mid-March to early ...

If you want to enjoy the literal fruits of a tree's labor, consider growing helpful plants in its vicinity. One great option ...

Instead, a young branch from a fully grown fruit tree (a scion) is grafted to the young trunk of a completely unrelated tree (root stock) known to be particularly disease-resistant or weather ...

If you’re thinking of planting for pollinators this spring, I will be teaching a one-hour class at the Columbus Public ...

Growing tree fruit is rewarding. However, it's not easy; tree fruits need to be managed correctly to prevent insect and disease issues, making them more challenging to grow. Cornell ...