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 ...

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

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 ...

From Hersford Garden and Nursery comes a guide to cultivating fruit trees, one of the most rewarding types of trees. Fruit trees not only enhance the beauty of your landscape but also produce ...

Park staff in Shawnee County are working to uproot a number of invasive species which have become embedded in the local soil, ...

From the depths of winter to the dog days of summer, these native bushes, trees, and vines can help support a variety of ...

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

Thursday is the first day of Spring and although it’s beautiful, it can be smelly. The smell is because of Bradford Pear ...

In January 2023, buying and selling the tree officially became illegal in Ohio, and for a number of reasons. The tree is native to China and was brought over in the early 1900s to replace another type ...

Espaliered fruit trees aren't only beautiful, they're functional. Providing food for humans and wildlife, this growing method ...

Ladybugs, though popular, were surprising underachievers in pear orchards. Of the 38 collected, only 17% had spider mite DNA ...