Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RYosha / Getty Images Unfortunately, many pests love fruit trees and can easily damage leaves and spoil harvests. However, there ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images When planting apple trees in your yard, it’s worth thinking beyond soil drainage and light ...

June is a critical time for apple trees, as they shift from spring blossoms to fruit development. The trees are putting a lot of energy into growing fruits, but also into healthy foliage and strong ...

Growing your own fruit trees is a rewarding and surprisingly easy experience. One downside? The delicious, fragrant fruits they produce can be a haven for hungry pests. Luckily, several varieties are ...

Whether weeds, insects, or fungi, there are bound to be pests affecting apple trees. On Saturday, July 14, from 1-3 p.m., the Audubon Community Nature Center is presenting a workshop on Apples All ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Bugs including hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an important role in keeping Britain's apples healthy, a new study has shown. Wildflower strips planted around apple orchards provide a habitat ...

Woolly apple aphids are destructive pests, threatening South Africa’s apple-growing industry. Westend61/Getty Images Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are ...

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study. Flower strips create a home for a team of helpful insects—like ladybugs, hoverflies ...

Unfortunately, many pests love fruit trees and can easily damage leaves and spoil harvests. However, there are ways to get rid of these problematic visitors—without using harmful pesticides. For ...