To prevent bacterial spot, keep the orchard clean and free from debris, as the bacteria can survive on fallen leaves and ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.

Peach and nectarine trees flower extremely early in the year ... Misting over the blossoms with a fine spray of water can also help. If a tree has a lot of developing fruitlets, thin them out.