One of the questions most commonly asked by amateur fruit growers is "Why do my plums and peaches rot and dry up just as they are getting ripe?" The brown rot disease that is responsible for this rot ...

Q: Every year the fruit on my peach tree turns brown and rots. What do I need to do to produce harvestable peaches? Answer: Your description sounds like brown rot, a disease caused by the fungus ...

Growing fruit in a backyard or home orchard can be rewarding or can be very frustrating, depending on disease and insect pests that may be present. While it is tempting to plant fruit trees and not ...

A: The peaches with the large brown spots that are soft and a bit furry have been affected by brown rot. This fungus is present as soon as the flowers appear in the spring. According to the University ...

For tree stumps left behind in the yard, you may want to leave them to rot. However, that could take several years. Here's how long tree stumps take to rot.

Area trees can be damaged by prolonged periods of rain. Prolonged periods of rain and over-saturation of tree roots can cause root rot, which can impact a tree’s ability to consume water and nutrients ...