Dear Helen: We have four Italian prune plum trees in our garden, already mature when we bought the house 22 years ago. The plums are delicious although racoons knock most of them down before they can ...

Can you help me with two damson plum trees? I purchased these trees bare-root and planted them probably five years ago. They have flourished and now stand 8 to 10 feet tall. I have had them ...

18:04, Fri, Sep 27, 2024 Updated: 18:04, Fri, Sep 27, 2024 Gardeners can effectively control brown rot in their fruit trees by following a simple, non-chemical approach. Brown rot, a common fungal ...

Plums are the most common stone fruit grown in our area. Stone fruits are characterized by a hard “pit” at the center and include peaches, almonds, cherries and apricots. It’s pretty tough to get ...

Our often-wet springs bring with them the perfect conditions for many plant diseases. While moist weather can create conditions for diseases on many plants, sick trees in the landscape tend to draw ...

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