Grass and vegetation against the trunk of a stone fruit tree provides a humid and secluded place for female borer moths to lay their eggs. Grass against a trunk also increases the likelihood of string ...

Feeding by the Greater peachtree borer can cause severe damage to the trunks of stone fruit trees, especially peaches and apricots. If the damage is extensive, the tree can be girdled and killed.

Growing your own peaches is easier than it seems. No fruit embodies the essence of summer quite like the peach, particularly when it is harvested from one's own garden. While cultivating peach trees ...