Adult apple codling moths are around half to ¾ inches long with brown-grey wings and a distinctive coppery band of scales at ...

And by keeping your pruning shears well out of sight, you can also ensure that you don’t accidentally cut off any of the ...

Meanwhile, there’s a strong crop in the Columbia Gorge and Yakima Valley growing districts, said Doug Gibson, vice president ...

Misting over the blossoms with a fine spray of water can also help. If a tree has a lot of developing fruitlets, thin them out. Start by removing every other one, leaving remaining fruits about ...

Conversely, extended rain can prevent pollinating insects from emerging, while frost can destroy blossoms and fruitlets, severely diminishing a tree’s ability to bear fruit. Despite these ...