Pear trees can give you a fantastic and reliable crop of homegrown fruits year-after-year. There are lots of delicious varieties to choose from and pears can be grown as free-standing trees, trained ...

Fruit trees require some care and upkeep to ensure they produce, but only two types can be pruned in the winter.

Spring is right around the corner, which means February is your final window to tackle key pruning jobs. From wisteria to ...

Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ensure your pear tree yields a bountiful harvest of high-quality fruit, proper pruning ...

Expert pruning of apples, pears, climbing roses, maples, hornbeams and other key plants can improve shape, encourage healthy ...

Expert gardener explains which plants and trees need pruning in January, as it will promote growth later in the year for lush ...

Gardening season is about done, but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

Growing a pear tree gives you sweet fruit and year-round beauty with very little maintenance required. For success, choose the right variety for your climate, plant in full sun, and water deeply each ...

As Callery pear trees, otherwise known as Bradford pears, begin to bloom in abundance, Kentucky meteorologist Brad Maushart has taken it upon himself to offer a little pruning advice to the Southeast.

If you want a lush garden full of growth this spring and summer, there are some important jobs you need to do now.

For gardeners who want to get some of their prized plants into shape for Spring, the time is running out, says expert Simon ...