I have a fig vine growing up an oak tree that appears to have figs at the top. Does it produce edible fruits, and can it affect the tree? Answer. Creeping figs make a great ground and wall covering, ...

Q. Every year my peaches are ruined by brown rot disease. I spray Captan when I first begin to see signs of the problem but it doesn’t seem to help. Should I just give up on peaches? A. Don’t give up.

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 ...