Just because it's getting cold doesn't mean you can leave your yard alone - as even the most common trees will benefit ...

Both are caused by fungi, but they are not spreading between these two trees; serviceberries don’t get black knot and plums ...

For March birthdays, the birth month fruit tree is plum. As spring starts to arrive, plum trees become adorned with dainty ...

Growing juicy plums on your balcony may sound ambitious, but with the right approach, it’s entirely possible. By choosing compact varieties, suitable containers or pots, and providing consistent care, ...

The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season. “It’s best to wait until after Oct. 15 to start pruning oak trees,” says Tivon Feeley, with the ...

Cutting long branches keeps fruit trees a good size for harvesting. Photo: Martha Proctor If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle—branches reaching for the sky, ...

If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle: branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t ...

Plums are quite the enigma. They're in season during summer but give off fall and winter vibes. However, if you're able to get a sweet, juicy one, heck, they're worth savoring throughout the entire ...

Black knot, a fungal disease, is affecting cherry and plum trees in the Greater Columbus area, likely due to recent wet weather. The disease causes hard, black knots on branches, disrupting growth and ...