If you see velvety green spots on your apples or leaves, it's a sign your fruit tree has been affected by a disease that can ...

It is nearly time to begin spraying crab apples that are susceptible to apple scab (typically this disease affects older varieties of crab apples). If your tree's leaves become covered with black ...

Question: Last year my apple tree produced a lot of small, wormy apples. What do I need to do to get larger apples without worms? Answer: If you want apples without worm holes, regular biweekly ...

There are plenty of ways to help your apple trees thrive, such as pruning and choosing the right fertilizer. But what if your apples are turning brown and mushy before they're even ripe? Codling moths ...

Question: My apple trees have a lot of fruit this year. What do I need to do to get larger fruit size? How do I keep fruit worm free? Answer: Late June is a good time to begin thinning apples to ...

The gardening season is up and running and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty ...

Recently I was asked to look at some apple trees that were showing signs of distress. Many of the leaves were covered with irregularly shaped brown, dead spots. As soon as we approached the trees I ...

Fire blight damage is a common problem with apple and pear trees in most of Virginia and West Virginia. Varieties such as Gala, Jonathan, Granny Smith, York and Jonagold are particularly susceptible ...

Gardeners have been warned not to spray their shrubs or trees during the crucial months of May and June. This is a key period when crops are sprouting, bushes are bursting into bloom, and trees are ...