Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Spotting trouble early: Dieback, oozing sap, fungus growth, and bark sloughing can be signs of disease or pest infestation that need immediate attention. Pests to watch: Fruit trees face threats from ...

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...