If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an appropriate variety. “The particular variety you plant will affect how many apples you ...

For the first time in Minnesota, a disease that affects apples, crabapples and junipers has been confirmed in three counties. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Japanese apple ...

Missouri's cicada outburst has worsened the spread of diseases for farmers. It comes after years of difficult weather conditions, including the recent drought, that have taken a toll on apple growers.

CORVALLIS — From newly minted gardeners to avid urban farmers, everyone with a patch of land wants to grow an apple tree. Other fruits — pears, cherries, figs, plums — are desirable, too, but there’s ...

Joellen Dimond plant hollies, and Mr. D. discusses disease-resistant apple tree varieties. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen ...

Q: I came back from vacation and my Gala apple tree branch was dead. The tree also has some black spotting under the bark. I’m hoping it’s not damaged from fire blight. A: It looks like an older fire ...