Blooming trees and flowers are a classic sign of spring, but one flowering tree actually causes an ugly invasive problem.

The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees. Fire blight can be a devastating bacterial disease in fruit trees. In the ...

Be a Hero to Bees and Pollinators Bees are a big deal. These unsung heroes of the planet work hard to keep our food supply functioning. And 85 percent of flowering plants and trees rely on ...

Although their early March blooms make them popular for many homeowners, some experts say the Bradford pear can have a ...

Friday morning’s 20-degree temperatures made for a frosty start across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.

And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

Although their early March blooms make them popular for many homeowners, some experts say the Bradford pear tree can have a negative impact as it crowds out other plant and tree species native to ...