Properly pruning trees can help to promote healthy growth and avoid unwanted issues like pests and disease. Follow this easy ...

If you look forward to harvesting fruit from your own apple trees to make jams, pies, and jars of apple butter, the first ...

Growing plums in a balcony garden is easier than you might think, and it’s a fantastic way to enjoy fresh, juicy fruits right ...

As the autumn weather sets in, with shorter days, longer nights, it may feel strange to head out into the garden to engage in an act of gardening. However, the autumn and winter are important times to ...

As autumn approaches, it’s prime time to set your fruit trees up for success. If you want next year’s harvest to be bursting with flavor and quantity, there are two trees you should focus on this ...

Black knot, a fungal disease, is affecting cherry and plum trees in the Greater Columbus area, likely due to recent wet weather. The disease causes hard, black knots on branches, disrupting growth and ...

Over-pruning palms can lead to reduced food production, winter hardiness, and increased nutrient deficiencies and disease. Ideally, only dead fronds and fruit/flower stalks should be pruned, leaving a ...

If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...