Have you noticed disfigured, sunken areas on the trunk or one of the branches on your apple tree? It’s most likely an apple canker that you’re up against. Apple canker is a common fungal disease that infects the tree through wounds on the bark made by pruning, animal damage or diseases. A pest called wooly …
Apple tree is a beautiful sight in any garden. Not only does it add to your outdoor landscape, but also bears one of the world’s healthiest fruits. However, unfortunately, apple trees are susceptible to a wide range of diseases, especially when not growing in the ideal conditions. Apple tree brown spots on leaves could suggest …
Apple trees are very productive species and it’s easy to find cultivars for all sorts of taste and color preferences and climates. Despite the fact that they are easy to grow, there are a number of diseases and pests that the species is prone to. If you want to avoid such problems through the years, …
Apple trees are a great addition to any garden since they produce a lot of apples in the fall and early winter.However, things can go wrong from time to time, robbing you of the pleasure of plucking those picture-perfect red, luscious apples from your tree. Apple tree black rot is one such issue, which can …
Apple tree is a staple in many home gardens. It is a beautiful sight all year round, especially during the summers and fall when the blooming and fruiting is at its peak. Nonetheless, apples are notorious for a variety of infections, pests and other problems. You’re justified to be a little sceptical about your apple …
Apple tree is a beautiful sight in any garden. Sitting in its shade, an apple in one hand and a book in the other reminds you of a fairytale setting. But as soon as you notice that unsightly white fuzz developing on the branches, you know something isn’t right. What is the white fuzz and …
Clay soil doesn’t have an impressive reputation among gardeners and for good reasons. While it’s true that heavy clay soil offers more challenges than other garden soils, did you know that it’s also full of potential? So if you have clay soil in your garden, don’t lose hope. In fact, it’s high time you start …
Your apple tree leaves turning yellow and falling off, and it’s not autumn! So what’s causing it, and how do you fix it? If your apple tree isn’t looking its best and you’re worried the next harvest might suffer, this post will help you out. Continue reading, and you’ll learn all about the possible problems …
So, you’ve got scabby apples from your backyard tree that don’t look like the gorgeous fruits you picture when thinking of apples? Instead, they’ve got those brown or black lesions with a corky surface – yes, that’s what’s called an “apple scab,” in case you’re wondering! So what is apple scab, and can you eat …
Giving you loads of fresh apples in the fall and a scenic sight and shelter throughout the rest of the year, your apple tree has stood by you for a long time. Now that it’s not looking its best, will you stand back and watch it suffer? No. Take action before you lose your humble …
