Why are there flies in my compost? COSTA: Tiny flies in the compost are called Drosophila, or fruit fly. Don’t be alarmed, they are harmless! All they are doing is feeding on the fruit scraps, such as ...

If you are thinking of planting deciduous fruit trees, now is the time to plan for this project. In the coming weeks, bare-root deciduous fruit trees will be arriving in nurseries. Unfortunately, in ...

The fascinating journey of a plum seed to a young tree is documented in this time-lapse video, showcasing the intricate process of germination from the moment the seed is planted until the first ...

Most leaf drop of deciduous trees and shrubs occurs by mid-December. Some plants will start dropping leaves as early as the second week of November while others drop leaves later. But of course, much ...

When choosing a fruit tree for your yard, one of the most important things to consider is whether the tree is self-pollinating or cross-pollinating. Cross-pollinating trees need a neighboring fruit ...