Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced fertilizer should be applied monthly from spring to late summer to promote ...

The way you prune a pear tree, and the time you do it, can significantly impact both the health of the tree and the amount of ...

Some cherry varieties will be ready for harvesting as early as May, so planting these trees in the fall can set you up for a future filled with pies, tarts, and cobblers. "Much like the apple, cherry ...

You've been nurturing a pear tree for years and it finally has an abundance of fruit. Knowing when to pluck the fruit for the ...

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce. Fruit from Asian pears is usually crunchy and round or ...

The Bradford pear tree is particularly eye-catching as spring kicks off and its blooms pop. But get close and a whiff of its blossoms may send you running. An ornamental tree found across the U.S.

Purdue Landscape Report: Most people these days have, at the very least, heard of Callery and Bradford pear trees and know something about the invasiveness of this ornamental street tree. But I still ...

The Bradford pear tree, with its fluffy white early-spring blossoms, is a looker. Even the tree's putrid aroma emitted at full-bloom hasn't kept it from becoming a go-to ornamental option for ...

As spring settles in, Alabama's landscape bursts with vibrant blooms and rich greenery. However, one blossom doesn't add to the sweet floral fragrance of the season. If your outdoor area carries a ...