The total crop is somewhere between one and a half to two times as many as last year,” said fruit tree expert Jon Clements.

Signs and symptoms of pests and diseases are also causes for concern. Apple scab on apple and crabapple trees has been ...

If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone. Many crab apple trees in our region were hit by a disease called apple scab this year. Horticulturist Bob Olen tells me that “two standard ...

Why are lilacs, ornamental crabs, and some apple trees blooming now? Plants flower when they’re happy, but also when they’re not happy. Stress, either from disease or weather, can cause plants’ ...

There have been reports that 2024 has been a bad year for apple scab in both fresh-eating apples and crab apples. Apple scab infections on fruit start off olive-green and turn into a rough, cork ...

Gardening expert Melinda Myers says, “It sounds as if your trees are suffering from apple scab. This fungal disease is a ...

Many gardeners are starting their fall garden and landscape clean-up. It's important to strike the right balance between ...

1. Rake up and discard or burn all debris beneath infected plants each fall, including leaves and fruit. This includes ...

The drumbeat of anticipation for Triumph apples dates back to at least 2021, when KARE 11 teased the University of ...

Diseases such as apple scab, powdery mildew, and fire blight are also common threats to apple trees. It is essential to implement proper management strategies to prevent these issues from ...