Q. I have several fruit trees on my property. My pear tree had a fungal disease last year. Is there something I can do now to prevent problems from happening again this season? -- Peter, Barryville A.

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...

Citrus trees are among the most widely planted backyard fruit trees in south Louisiana. As citrus fruit begin to ripen, we get questions about harvesting and storage. While citrus trees are relatively ...