Fruits
Most people love fruit but not everyone is confident enough for growing fruits in the garden. Don’t let this deter you. We can help with tips on how to grow fruits and berries of all kinds. Whether a seasoned gardener or just starting out, creating an edible fruit garden is easy. From common types of fruit (strawberries, watermelons, etc.) to tropical fruit tree growing (lemons, kumquats, etc.), there’s something here for everyone. Use our tips on growing fruits in the garden and you'll be on your way to eating home-grown fruit of your very own.
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Apple Crown Gall Treatment – How To Manage Apple Crown Gall
Crown gall enters trees through wounds, often wounds inflicted accidentally by the gardener. If you have noticed crown gall on an apple tree, you'll want to know about apple crown gall treatment. Click here for information on how to manage apple crown gall.
By Teo Spengler
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Blackberry Orange Rust Treatment: Managing Blackberries With Orange Rust
Fungal diseases can take many forms. Some symptoms are subtle and barely noticeable, while other symptoms may stand out like a bright beacon. Learn more about the symptoms of blackberries with orange rust in the article that follows.
By Darcy Larum
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Blight Fig Disease – Tips For Treating Pink Blight In Figs
Fig trees add character to the landscape and produce a bounty of tasty fruit. Pink limb blight can ruin the shape of a tree and destroy the crop. Read this article to find out how to detect and treat this destructive disease of figs.
By Jackie Carroll
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Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Info: Learn About Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus
When raspberries finally start to flower and fruit, the disappointment is palpable when fruits are sub par or aren't fit for consumption due to RBDV. Learn more about treating raspberry bushy dwarf virus here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Wallis’s Wonder Plum Info – How To Grow A Wallis’s Wonder Plum Tree
For a late-season plum that holds up in storage all fall and that you can enjoy in a variety of ways, from fresh to canned, try growing Wallis’s Wonder plums. This delightful plum has a fun flavor to match its cheerful name. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Cercospora Of Strawberries: Learn About Leaf Spot On Strawberry Plants
Cercospora of strawberries can adversely affect crop yields and plant health. Get some tips on recognizing this strawberry leaf spot disease and how to prevent its occurrence in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Belle De Louvain Tree Care – How To Grow Belle De Louvain Plums
If you are considering growing a Belle de Louvain plum tree, you’ll need information on the tree’s growth requirements. Click the following article for facts about these plum trees and their fruit, as well as tips on how to grow Belle de Louvain plums.
By Teo Spengler
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Cherry Witches’ Broom Info: What Causes Witches’ Broom Of Cherry Trees
Witches? broom is a common affliction of many trees and shrubs. It can be caused by several different vectors. In this article, we will specifically discuss the causes and symptoms of witches? broom on a cherry tree. Click here for more information on cherry witches? broom.
By Darcy Larum
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Blueberry Stem Blight Info – Managing Stem Blight On A Blueberry Bush
Stem blight on blueberries is a significant disease that is most prevalent in the southeastern United States. The following blueberry stem blight info contains facts about symptoms, transmittance, and treating blueberry stem blight in the garden. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Preventing Cranberry Diseases: How To Treat A Sick Cranberry Plant
Cranberries are a quintessentially American fruit that not many people even realize they can grow at home. If you?re one of the lucky few who have cranberries in their garden, odds are you?re very protective of them. Learn how to treat a sick cranberry plant in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Tastigold Melon Care: Planting Tastigold Watermelon Vines
If you’ve never sampled a Tastigold watermelon, you’re in for a big surprise. On the outside, Tastigold melons look much like any other melon. However, the inside of a watermelon Tastigold is a beautiful shade of yellow. Interested in giving it a try? Click here for more info.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cotton Root Rot On Citrus Trees: Treating Citrus With Cotton Root Rot Disease
Cotton root rot on citrus is one of the more devastating. It is caused by Phymatotrichum omnivorum, a fungus which attacks over 200 types of plants. A more in-depth look at citrus cotton root rot info can help prevent and combat this serious disease. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cherry Vein Clearing Info: What Causes Vein Clearing And Cherry Crinkle
Vein clearing and cherry crinkle are two names for the same problem, a virus-like condition that affects cherry trees. It can lead to serious issues in fruit production. Learn more about how to manage a cherry with crinkle and vein clearing symptoms here.
By Liz Baessler
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Pear Texas Rot: How To Treat Pears With Cotton Root Rot
The fungal disease called pear cotton root rot attacks more than 2,000 species of plants including pears. If you have pear trees in your orchard, you’ll want to read up on the symptoms of this disease. Click this article for additional information.
By Teo Spengler
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Alternaria Blotch On Orange Trees: Signs Of Alternaria Rot In Oranges
If you have citrus trees in your home orchard, you should learn the basic facts about orange tree alternaria rot. Click the following article for information about alternaria rot in oranges, including tips on how to prevent alternaria blotch.
By Teo Spengler
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Vandalay Cherry Tree Info – Learn How To Grow Vandalay Cherries
The Vandalay cherry variety is a beautiful and delicious type of sweet cherry. The fruit is dark red and very sweet. If you are interested in this cherry variety, click here for tips on how to grow Vandalay cherries and information on Vandalay cherry care.
By Teo Spengler
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Apricot Texas Root Rot – Treating Apricots With Cotton Root Rot
One of the most significant diseases to attack apricots in the southwestern United States is apricot cotton root rot, also referred to as apricot Texas root rot due to the prevalence of the disease in that state. Learn more about this disease here and get tips on its control.
By Amy Grant