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 ...

Growing and maintaining apple and pear trees is a rewarding experience for any gardener or citrus lover. Besides yielding yummy fruits, the trees can beautify your yard or garden with their flowering ...

In the worlds of horticulture and ecology, the Bradford pear trees that grace our streets, parks and shopping centers and greet spring with white flowers have become public enemy No. 1. They are ...

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 ...

Research plants before purchasing to understand their mature size, sun tolerance, and suitability for your landscape. When planting, dig a wide, shallow hole and ensure the base of the plant's trunk ...

Spring has sprung, and the flowers are blooming. Though it should be smelling pleasant this time of the year, you might walk past the Bradford pear tree and hold your breath. As of January 2023, it ...

Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. IndyStar is ...