Q. I have several fruit trees on my property. My pear tree had a fungal disease last year. Is there something I can do now to prevent problems from happening again this season? -- Peter, Barryville A.

Insects and diseases can cause problems in peaches, plums, nectarines and pecans. Homeowners who grow these fruit trees can more easily identify the problems and select the proper control methods if ...

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 ...

The shrub-like plant Rhynchotechum discolor produces fruit that are difficult to see from above but suitable for ground-dwelling insects. However, seed dispersal by insects was previously thought to ...