Are you thinking about planting some persimmon trees and growing your own fruit? If so, there are a few potential drawbacks ...

Other fruit trees, however, are not so benign. Introduced by well-intended importers, non-native fruit trees can be invasive, ...

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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new report on the state of health of Oregon’s forests shows that drought, insect pests and tree diseases continue to be the biggest threats to the state’s trees.

Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with ... and plants and trees. Backyard Farmer is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV ...

Nutrias also host several diseases and parasites ... coastal prairies and riparian areas. Chinese tallow trees become a problem in Louisiana forests by dominating gaps in tree canopies, according ...

Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting ... Rubbing damages bark leaving a wound for disease organisms to enter the tree. Cut out all branches that are growing back toward the center ...

My potted lemon tree ... disease, and move it around if the original location doesn’t suit it. At least for spring and summer, you and your micro trees should be very happy on your patio. The ...

These diseases can disfigure the leaves and the fruit, reduce the yield, and weaken or kill the tree over time. The best way to combat them is to choose an apple variety that has been bred to ...

Discover the major common tree diseases in the United States. Armillaria attacks both hardwoods and softwoods and causes either yellowing leaves or browning needles. Wood that is decaying from ...

Your apple trees will likely produce more fruit ... thinning fruit and keeping an eye out for insect pests and disease problems, trees under 8 feet tall are far easier to work with than full ...