Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As temperatures drop and leaves fall, gradually reduce watering and stop once the ...

I would like your expertise on my Louisiana sweet oranges. Some of the fruit is splitting open. Could you let me know what is wrong? — James Howard This occurs when a citrus tree absorbs water and ...

When growing a pomegranate indoors, it’s important to consider how tall the tree will get. Many varieties that are grown ...

Planting bare-root fruit trees TOM G. ASKS: I AM GOING TO PURCHASE A COUPLE OF BAREROOT FRUIT TREES. What directions can you share so I plant them correctly? After you’ve purchased the trees, soak the ...

Honey fungus is causing root rot in trees and orchards in South Carolina, posing a threat to one of the nation’s largest peach industries. The Armillaria root rot, also know as oak root rot, is ...

Get your fruit trees off to a strong start by avoiding these common planting mistakes. Don't plant fruit trees in growing conditions or climates they aren't suited for. Planting too late, too deeply, ...

CLEMSON – Stone fruits and nut crops are vital to human health, communities and economies across the United States but a fungal disease threatens to devastate these perennial tree crops and pose a ...

As fall weather settles in, taking the time to prepare your cherry trees for cold temperatures can significantly impact their ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...