GRAND JUNCTION (AP) – A silent killer steadily encroaching on the most beloved of Western Slope fruit has moved into the crosshairs of peach growers and researchers. It’s a fungus so widespread that ...

The South Carolina peach industry is a major contributor to the state’s economy and the fruit is a favorite for many people, but a devastating fungus is a constant threat to this jewel of the South.

Honey fungus is causing root rot in trees and orchards in South Carolina, posing a threat to one of the nation’s largest peach industries. The Armillaria root rot, also know as oak root rot, is ...

Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with breathable materials, apply thick mulch, and water ...

Every summer, gardeners all over the country are rewarded with fresh, juicy peaches. But if your tree is lacking this season, it may be because of how often you're watering it. Peach trees need moist ...

If the new leaves of your peach or nectarine tree become reddish, puckered and severely distorted, chances are that peach leaf curl is the culprit. This disease is caused by the fungus Taphrina ...

I was at a local pool this week getting my exercise working through the bone spur on my hip and I talked to one of my readers. He wanted to know about peach leaf curl, and I said that I would do some ...

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

Fruit tree disease prevention starts early by choosing disease-resistant varieties. Only plant top-quality, healthy nursery stock to avoid failure. Trees that are stressed are more susceptible to ...