Question: We have two peach trees in our backyard and we have two different issues going on that keep us from seeing any ripe fruit. Can you advise us on what’s going on and how to handle it? First, ...

Answer: The greater peach tree borer (Synanthedon exitiosa) is known for causing oozing trunk wounds found at ground level or just below the soil line on stone fruit trees. The sap is often clear, but ...

Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with breathable materials, apply thick mulch, and water ...

Q: When should I be dormant spraying my fruit trees? Earlier this year I asked about peach leaf curl on my peach tree and was told that prevention in the form of at least two dormant sprays was the ...

KUSA — Researchers at Colorado State University think they have found a solution to the ever-growing problem of peach trees dying due to cytospora: spraying latex paint and the fungicide Topsin.

I’m concerned with my purple leaf plum tree. Originally, I was only concerned with the dark crusty limbs, and then I noticed some stuff like dark coffee grounds at the trunk. How bad is this? And how ...

When do peach trees need to be sprayed? How can I identify what problems my peach trees may be having? The schedule for peach tree spraying is a lengthy topic and more than can be covered in this ...

This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond discusses the many different varieties of Sedums. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Although our neighbor Georgia is recognized as peaches, South Carolina produces more each year. South Carolina is the second leading producer for peaches in the United States, only ...

Every summer, gardeners all over the country are rewarded with fresh, juicy peaches. But if your tree is lacking this season, it may be because of how often you're watering it. Peach trees need moist ...

The next time you enjoy a juicy peach, be sure to save the pit for planting. Peaches are a classic summer treat, offering sweet and juicy bites from the first taste to the pit. To enjoy these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Planting a peach tree in your yard puts fresh, ripe peaches within reach. Among fruit trees, peaches (as well as ...