Spraying persimmon trees with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can result in healthier, longer-lasting fruit, with increased antioxidants, a new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found. MeJA is a ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the time to buy, ...

1. Plan on spraying your stone fruit trees within the next couple of weeks. This will protect them from borers (moth larvae) that feed inside tree branches, causing bark to flake off on the upper side ...