Pear trees are a charming addition to any garden, and are renowned for their sweet fruit and stunning seasonal displays. During the spring, they showcase beautiful, fragrant blossoms that attract ...

Plant two pear varieties for best pollination. The flowers of most pear varieties can't pollinate themselves. Instead, they must cross-pollinate with a different variety to develop fruit. A different ...

Pears are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow around the world and growing a pear tree in your garden allows you to ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It is hard to believe this is the last week of April. Hopefully, most of the cold weather is behind us as we experienced two very chilling nights this week ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The brilliant fall foliage of Bradford Pear trees may make them an attractive sight across many neighborhoods this time of year — but horticulture experts say the species comes with ...

CINCINNATI — As blooms begin to open across the region, Cincinnati Parks is warning about a certain tree that’s becoming a real problem in the area: The Callery pear tree. At first glance, they look ...

SEYMOUR, Tenn. — They’re a nuisance during the spring across East Tennessee and they're known for their pungent scent. It's not a bug — instead, Bradford pear trees have continually been the focus of ...

Knowing the signs of common fruit tree diseases can help you minimize losses, protect your trees (and fruit yield), and prevent other trees in your yard or orchard from contracting the disease. Here ...

CORVALLIS – Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward ...

A university professor wants to rid Clemson of Bradford pear trees, an invasive species that's spread throughout the entire Upstate and most states east of the Mississippi. David Coyle, assistant ...