Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with breathable materials, apply thick mulch, and water ...

I’m concerned with my purple leaf plum tree. Originally, I was only concerned with the dark crusty limbs, and then I noticed some stuff like dark coffee grounds at the trunk. How bad is this? And how ...

KUSA — Researchers at Colorado State University think they have found a solution to the ever-growing problem of peach trees dying due to cytospora: spraying latex paint and the fungicide Topsin.

When do peach trees need to be sprayed? How can I identify what problems my peach trees may be having? The schedule for peach tree spraying is a lengthy topic and more than can be covered in this ...

If you have a peach tree, this may not be your year for peach ice cream. After an especially wet spring, many trees are afflicted with peach leaf curl, a fungal disease. “It’s mostly a leaf disease, ...

Every summer, gardeners all over the country are rewarded with fresh, juicy peaches. But if your tree is lacking this season, it may be because of how often you're watering it. Peach trees need moist ...

This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond discusses the many different varieties of Sedums. Also, Retired UT Extension Agent ...

Question: Our peach tree produced a good crop this year. When does it need pruning and what care is needed to continue good production? Answer: Congratulations on a great crop of fruit. Early-fruiting ...

Fruit farmers across the Midwest are taking a beating this year. In fact, some are now having to ship peaches in from Georgia. It's because of the polar vortex that struck the state this past winter ...