Question: We have two peach trees in our backyard and we have two different issues going on that keep us from seeing any ripe fruit. Can you advise us on what’s going on and how to handle it? First, ...

Gardening editor Doug Oster gets asked a lot of questions. A lot. And he doesn’t mind offering gardening advice. But rather than just limiting those answers to the person who asked, we thought it ...

Biting into a fresh peach from your garden is an incredible experience. Peach trees not only produce delicious fruit, but they also add beauty to your landscape with their stunning pink or white ...

A: From the photos, I can see that the leaves on the peaches are a bit tattered, but it’s those “black things” that look like large drips of black coffee that have me most concerned for the health of ...

In this video, I prune our peach trees and mulch up all the fruit to stop pests (fruit fly) from infesting the orchard. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se ...

Try the new Rodeo Tomato STM2255 in your garden this spring. It is a determinate selection with a long list of disease resistances and large bright red fruit. They are available at area nurseries now.

Question: Our peach tree produced a good crop this year. When does it need pruning and what care is needed to continue good production? Answer: Congratulations on a great crop of fruit. Early-fruiting ...

Because peach trees are deciduous versus coniferous, they can look barren in winter. There's no fruit to harvest, no flowers to tend to. However, while it may seem like your work is finished for the ...

Q: Something is eating small round holes in my first crop of Earlitreat peaches. I was really looking forward to eating those peaches. What could it be? Also, is now the time to put out peach twig ...

Question: Our peach trees are in bloom. Does that mean we should prune them at this time? Answer: Enjoy the fall blooms and delay normal pruning until January or early February. Early leaf drop and ...

The easiest fruit to grow in the backyard in San Antonio include figs and blackberries, but peaches are probably the most popular fruit to try and grow. To tackle peaches the keys to success include ...