Cranberry Rootworm Beetle
The Cranberry rootworm beetle (Rhabdopterus picipes) is one of several leaf-feeding beetles and weevils that consume the foliage of woody landscape plants in South Carolina. These nocturnal-feeding...
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Aug 31, 2024 | Landscape, Problems, Shrubs, Tree Fruits, Trees
The Cranberry rootworm beetle (Rhabdopterus picipes) is one of several leaf-feeding beetles and weevils that consume the foliage of woody landscape plants in South Carolina. These nocturnal-feeding...
Jun 6, 2024 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits
Pear trees, both European and Asian types, are particularly difficult, as fire blight can reduce yields or even kill trees. Proper fruit thinning is essential for quality, and wildlife often consumes low-hanging fruit before harvest. Gardeners should consider the time, budget, and effort required before planting these crops.
Apr 14, 2023 | Landscape, Tree Fruits
Aprenda a identificar y solucionar problemas comunes de declive en árboles de paisaje.
Nov 17, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits
Discover how to produce healthy citrus fruits in pots, perfect for small spaces and patios.
Jun 8, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits
Master pruning techniques to promote healthier growth of peaches and nectarines.
May 8, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits
Despite being a top peach-producing state, South Carolina growers face significant challenges. Diseases like brown rot and pests such as scale demand intensive management. Peaches also require annual pruning and fruit thinning for quality production. Additionally, selecting the right varieties is difficult, as chilling hour requirements can fluctuate greatly each year.
Jan 28, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits
Explore the benefits of pawpaw trees and learn how to cultivate this exotic fruit in your garden.
Jul 2, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits, Vegetables
Many diseases of cucurbits can be prevented or minimized in the home vegetable garden by using the following simple cultural controls: Plant certified disease-free seeds. Select varieties...
Jun 7, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits
Numerous insects are pests on peach trees in South Carolina. They cause damage to the peach flowers, fruit, twigs, limbs, and trunk. Some of the most common of these are plum curculio, Oriental...
May 17, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits
Growing quality peaches in the home garden can be very rewarding but challenging unless a rigid pest and disease control program is maintained. This publication focuses just on disease issues....
May 10, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Tree Fruits
Peaches are among the most popular fruit trees for backyard gardeners, especially in the southeastern U.S. And, now that the summer is upon us, a common question from backyard gardeners is: when and...
Apr 15, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Tree Fruits
Fire blight is one of the most devastating and difficult-to-control diseases of many fruit trees, including apple and pear, as well as of other rosaceous ornamental plants. This is a bacterial...
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