How to Tell If a Tree Is Dead or Just Dormant: 6 Checks
A bare tree isn't always a dead one. These six simple checks tell you what's alive, what isn't, and when it's time to call for help.
Category: Trees & Fruit
Fruit trees, berries and shade trees: pruning, poor harvests, leaf problems and winter care.
Why Is My Apple Tree Dropping Fruit? Causes by Timing
A carpet of small green apples looks alarming, but it's often the tree doing its own thinning. The date of the drop tells you when to worry.
Peach Leaf Curl: Why It Appears in Spring and When to Spray
The red, blistered leaves show up in spring, but the spray that prevents them goes on when the tree is bare. Here's the calendar, and how to nurse a curled tree.
Why Is My Tree Bark Splitting? Causes and When to Worry
A split trunk looks alarming, but many cracks are normal or seal on their own. Here is how to work out the cause, what to leave alone and when a tree needs a professional.
Why Is My Tree Dying From the Top Down? A Diagnosis Checklist
Bare branches at the top of a tree are a symptom, not a diagnosis. Walk through this checklist to find the likely cause and decide what's safe to do yourself.
Why Is My Fruit Tree Not Producing Fruit? 8 Causes and Fixes
Whether the tree flowered is your first clue. Use it to work out if your tree needs time, a partner, more sun or simply less fertilizer.
When to Prune Fruit Trees: Calendar by Tree Type and Zone
Late winter suits most fruit trees, but the order matters. Here's what to prune when, why peaches come last, and which cuts to leave alone.
Why Are My Citrus Leaves Turning Yellow? Causes by Leaf Pattern
Which leaves are yellow, and in what pattern, tells you most of what you need to know. Here's how to read them on in-ground and potted citrus.