Pear trees are a wonderful, very hardy addition to any yard or garden. But young fruit trees establishing roots benefit from proper timing, and fall is ideal.

Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced ...

The secret to growing apples and pears is to do your homework before you plant, says Contra Costa Master Gardener Darlene DeRose. For success, DeRose says, you need to consider your climate, your soil ...

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 fruit you can expect to enjoy.

These fruit trees benefit from being planted in the fall because it allows them to establish a good root system before ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Metro Water Services is encouraging the public to refrain from planting Bradford pear trees as they’re invasive and prone to breaking easily. While they’re known ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Callery pear tree, which was once thought to be a decorative and easy-to-care tree, is now on a list of invasive plants that will not be allowed to be planted in Ohio starting ...