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 ...

Before plants leaf out for the spring, it’s a good idea to take some time for maintenance tasks in the garden. Here are two important items to put on your to-do list: pruning and fertilizing your ...

If tree and shrub pruning is on your to-do list for this fall, scratch it off until late winter or spring. This includes ...

Many of the most popular fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and apricots, can all be successfully grown in pots with little fuss. Most types of fruit trees now come in dwarfing varieties ...

As the days get shorter and leaves begin to fall, many gardeners start tidying up their outdoor spaces for winter. Pruning is ...

The Wenatchee River Valley has a perfect climate for growing pears. The area is one of the biggest producers of the fruit in ...

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, ...

Bradford pear trees give off an unpleasant odor, though they do look pretty. Bradford pear trees are an invasive species, and their beauty is one of the problems. Have you gone on a walk around your ...