Growing your own fruit trees is a rewarding and surprisingly easy experience. One downside? The delicious, fragrant fruits they produce can be a haven for hungry pests. Luckily, several varieties are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images When planting apple trees in your yard, it's worth thinking beyond soil drainage and light ...

Few things are as disheartening as when pests enjoy the fruit you've grown. This easy trick helps keep fruit safe until ...

Whether weeds, insects, or fungi, there are bound to be pests affecting apple trees. On Saturday, July 14, from 1-3 p.m., the Audubon Community Nature Center is presenting a workshop on Apples All ...

Woolly apple aphids are destructive pests, threatening South Africa’s apple-growing industry. Westend61/Getty Images Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are ...

Bugs including hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an important role in keeping Britain's apples healthy, a new study has shown. Wildflower strips planted around apple orchards provide a habitat ...

Warmer springs and wetter weather are bringing new diseases to Vermont apple orchards as farmers fight to keep fall favorites ...

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study. Flower strips create a home for a team of helpful insects—like ladybugs, hoverflies ...

When planting apple trees in your yard, it's worth thinking beyond soil drainage and light conditions—and even the delicious fruit you'll eventually get to eat. However, you should also consider what ...