If your apples start developing a rich color, you may think you can just grab one and eat it; however, this is not the right ...

Many of you may be noticing large yellow-orange spots with red borders on the upper sides of your apple tree leaves. If you turn these leaves over you, will see spots on the underside as well. These ...

Fruit trees, whether it's apples, pears, figs, or nectarines, are wonderful to grow for a surplus of your favorite fruit when ...

A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.

DEAR GARDEN COACH: I have an apple tree, variety unknown, that always produces early, often harvested by late July. The apples are pretty tart and we mostly use them for apple sauce. As I look out my ...

Q: We’re getting close to apple tree pruning time, and I just reread your article printed last year in The Forum about pruning. Three of my trees are getting older, around 17 years old, and more ...

Q: Can you tell what might be the problem with my hibiscus? It’s losing leaves every day. I did try fertilizing it in case that’s what it needed. – Patty F. A: Overall, the hibiscus’ health looks very ...