A common fungal disease of cherry and plum trees is widespread in Greater Columbus, likely worsened by the abnormally wet conditions experienced locally both this spring and last spring. Black knot, ...

If you have cherry or plum trees, now's a good time to check for a disease called black knot fungus. The fungus can go unnoticed with summer foliage but is apparent when trees are winter-bare. Also ...

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Plum leaf curl is a malady indicated by tightly curled and deformed leaves which are usually near the ends of new plum shoots in the spring. Unlike leaf curl in peaches and nectarines, which is caused ...

Gardening season is on its way and you may have questions as you prepare for spring. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type in your question and include the county where you live. A ...

Q: I have a question about several of our young plum trees. Some of the fruit are all brown and shriveled up. Any idea what is happening? - Lisa Rakowski, Mayville, N.D. A: Thanks for the great photo, ...

Bad things can happen to good gardeners. Even though you make every effort to follow the general cultural guidelines for the trees and plants in your garden, problems can occur. To help keep track of ...

It's too early to begin fruit tree pruning now, but it's not too early to prepare. For homeowners with only a few fruit trees -- who can choose the ideal time for pruning their trees -- it's best to ...