White flowers, lustrous dark green leaves and fast-growing genes — what a perfect combination of characteristics for a tree. Think again. More than 230 Bradford pear trees are planted on borough-owned ...

Growing a pear tree gives you sweet fruit and year-round beauty with very little maintenance required. For success, choose the right variety for your climate, plant in full sun, and water deeply each ...

Pruning your fruit tree is an essential task, but when's the best time to do it? Some varieties, like apple and pear trees, ...

Q: That Oct. 30 snowstorm took care of a beautiful mushroom-shaped 'Bradford' pear tree that adorned our front yard for well over 20 years. Is it a good idea to use the stump grindings as mulch around ...

Q: I have a Cleveland pear tree that is putting up sprouts from the roots. Is there any way of getting rid of the sprouts without harming the tree? How about cutting below the ground level? A: It is a ...

Q. I have an ornamental pear tree. This tree is 7 years old, and I have tried everything to get rid of the suckers. I spent last summer digging with a pitchfork, following the roots from the trunk and ...

I’ve had Bradford Pear trees in my yard for a dozen years now, but I would advise anyone considering adding this attractive ornamental tree to their landscape not to jump in without understanding the ...

Picking the ripest—and healthiest—pears comes down to their color, texture, and weight. Here are the five most important ...