Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...
Q: How soon should I start spraying my apple tree with Sevin to stop bug damage to apples? Last year I had quite a bit of damage. The tree is just starting to leaf out. — Robert M. A: If the damage ...
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How to use dormant oil spray for fruit trees

Be proactive this spring and do something to control insects or diseases on your fruit trees before problems arise during the growing season.
I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...
Are you seeing tiny holes, oozing sap, and thinning crowns on your beautiful weeping willow trees and mighty maples? Don't be too quick to pin it on old age. They could be signs of a much bigger ...
I have a massive water oak growing in my backyard, estimated to be about 65-70 years old. Recently, I discovered some mushrooms growing out of the base of the trunk and contacted an arborist to ...
MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on care of peach trees, phalaenopsis orchids, tropical fruit trees, ...