When pruning, it’s important to leave lots of new-season growth so the tree will produce lots of fruit. Hannah has a new nashi pear that has been in the ground for a year. She did the initial ...

Fruit grows on:Old wood (on spurs).What to Prune in WinterRemove dead, diseased or damaged branches.Remove crossing branches.Remove any suckers growing from the base of the tree or from the roots.Use ...

Walking out into your yard and plucking fresh fruit from a tree sounds like a fantasy, but you can make it your reality, and ...

Blueberries, figs and small fruits like blackberries are easily grown in the home garden. Blueberries are delightful eaten ...

• Pruning: Remove and destroy infected branches during the dormant season, making cuts at least 8 to 12 inches below visible symptoms. Sterilize pruning tools between cuts to prevent further spread.

The WA government will stop trying to eradicate an invasive beetle called the polyphagous shot-hole borer and start managing ...

To control spider mites, start by keeping your plants adequately irrigated. Water-stressed plants are most likely to become ...

It was supposed to be a banner year for Pacific Northwest cherries. Cherry production is estimated to be about 10% above last ...