Peach trees can be grown in cooler zones, but they shouldn't be left to fend for themselves in winter. Learn how to best winterize yours for peaches in summer.

KUSA — Researchers at Colorado State University think they have found a solution to the ever-growing problem of peach trees dying due to cytospora: spraying latex paint and the fungicide Topsin.

Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with breathable materials, apply thick mulch, and water ...

Choose a suitable location: Peach trees need six to eight hours of sunlight daily. The soil should be well-draining and rich ...

Peach leaf curl is a fungal condition that can be managed with fungicide. UC Master Gardeners Peach leaf curl and shot hole disease of peaches are common problems for the backyard gardener. Both are ...

Q: I have a peach tree that is about 4 years old and it has been producing some really good peaches. Last year, it developed peach leaf curl in the spring. That summer, it didn’t produce much fruit, ...

Q: I have three peach trees that produce every year. But my problem is bugs. Do you have any suggestions to get rid of the bugs before I commit murder on the trees? — W.B.K., Houston A: Since your ...

The jellylike substance oozing from this peach tree is called gummosis and can result from environmental stress, mechanical injury, or disease and insect infestation. Reader Photo Question: This ...

Our often-wet springs bring with them the perfect conditions for many plant diseases. While moist weather can create conditions for diseases on many plants, sick trees in the landscape tend to draw ...

One of the sweetest fruits associated with summer is the peach. There is nothing quite like having a gooey peach cobbler at a summer cookout. That is exactly why a lot of gardeners choose to cultivate ...