Q: My beautiful Bradford pear tree has been gradually dropping its leaves all spring and summer. What would cause this and can I do anything to stop it? A: If there are no spots on the leaves and you ...

Always clean and sharpen tools you won't be using for a while. It's a good idea to wipe the metal blades with an oily cloth. This coats them with a thin layer of protective oil to help prevent ...

Q. I have several fruit trees on my property. My pear tree had a fungal disease last year. Is there something I can do now to prevent problems from happening again this season? -- Peter, Barryville A.

As spring weather returns and plants begin to bloom, invasive Bradford pear trees are again offending South Carolinians with their pungent odor. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The South Carolina ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...

Q. This picture is from the Aristocrat Ornamental Pear tree. We have five trees and all have this problem with about 75 percent of the leaves affected. Any idea what it is and will a fungicide work on ...

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 ...

The white flowers of Bradford pear trees that bloom every year are an early sign of spring. The trees make for a pretty sight while cruising down a neighborhood street or strolling through the park, ...

DALLAS, Texas -- They are everywhere this week. Beautiful white blooms sprouting out of trees, but don't be fooled by this short-term sight. Many say the tree that's now blooming is, in fact, the ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – They’re a tree you won’t see in many nurseries anymore. The Callery pear and its variations are all over the state, with ongoing efforts by environmental organizations to remove ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Many people look forward to the blooms of spring, but North Carolina State University wants to see less of a particular white-flowering tree. You might be familiar with the Bradford ...

DALLAS -- They are everywhere this week. Beautiful white blooms sprouting out of trees, but don't be fooled by this short-term sight. Many say the tree that's now blooming is, in fact, the worst tree ...