When temperatures turn to freezing from late October to early December, the wingless female climbs the nearest tree and mates with the male.

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Question: What is dormant spray? I was told to use it on my fruit trees, but I don’t know what it is. Thanks. Answer: Dormant sprays are sprays used on fruit trees during the winter, the dormant ...

DEAR NEIL: What kind of spray should I use on my fruit trees during the dormant season, and what should I use after they bud? Dear Reader: Apply a dormant (“horticultural”) oil spray to them before ...

When do I prune and spray peach trees? We’re reluctant to use sprays but want to salvage some peaches this year. Peach trees are not pruned when dormant like other fruit trees. Prune between ...

Many gardeners, as well as the horticulturists at the Chicago Botanic Garden, had issues with magnolia scale last year, and it’s a pest to watch closely for in 2025. The Garden’s plant health care ...

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