Most backyard pear trees never reach their true potential, not because of poor soil or lack of sunshine, but because of neglect with the shears. Without intervention, branches crowd together, blocking ...

Healthy crops of healthy home-grown fruit is one of the delights of summer. To reap the rewards, and bit of preparation and care over winter is key to success. In mild climates, it’s common for some ...

Grumpy helps a reader deal with their diseased pear tree. Plus, the plant of the week. "Do you know what causes some of my pear trees, leaves and branches to turn brown and die? It still produces ...