We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bonide Captain Jack's Fruit Tree Spray is a versatile commercial concentrate that helps combat common fruit tree diseases and pests, but how ...

The almost-daily rain we had this spring really put a damper on fruit tree spraying. Pesticides work best if they are applied at least 24 hours before a rain. When a rain happens before the next spray ...

Question: What is dormant spray? I was told to use it on my fruit trees, but I don’t know what it is. Thanks. Answer: Dormant sprays are sprays used on fruit trees during the winter, the dormant ...

After a few years of watching and waiting for a peach tree I planted to bear fruit, it finally did this year. Unfortunately, it was unable to produce during those first few years because of peach leaf ...

Horticultural oils can be used as a dormant spray on fruit trees to proactively control overwintering insects and diseases. Dormant oil sprays should be applied in late March or April before the ...

Q: I have an ornamental flowering plum that produces fruit. I want to spray it to stop the fruit production and the messiness it brings. Last year I had a commercial applicator apply it, but I think I ...

Q: We have several fruit trees in our backyard. One of them is a plum tree. For the first time, we have lots of plums on the tree. The problem is that the plums keep falling off as soon as they get ...

You may think there isn't much to do outside except raking, but Charlie Nardozzi shows us there is a simple step you can take now to protect your fruit and deciduous trees from insects and diseases ...

As fall deepens, the number of gardening tasks left to do gets smaller and smaller. Some, like sharpening tools for next year, can be skipped or postponed until spring without serious consequences.

FRUIT TREES can be a welcome addition to any garden, providing delicious healthy fruit for several months of the year. However, insect infestations can impact fruit trees causing them to look ...

Some fruit trees and berry plants thrive happily without a pest and disease prevention programme, whereas others struggle. The reasons why can be a mystery, or due to any number of factors: position, ...