Regular pruning enhances yields and supports the health of a thriving pear tree. Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ...

Pruning fruit trees in August can feel counterintuitive. You might think you need to leave your apple and pear trees well alone while the fruit ripens. But, in my experience, a well-timed summer prune ...

As Callery pear trees, otherwise known as Bradford pears, begin to bloom in abundance, Kentucky meteorologist Brad Maushart has taken it upon himself to offer a little pruning advice to the Southeast.

Cultivating fruit trees in your garden is incredibly fulfilling. They offer tasty, fresh fruit throughout the growing season and produce fragrant flowers that attract beneficial pollinators. Moreover, ...

Did you know that Lincoln’s Birthday actually marks the beginning of the gardening season in Central Illinois? That is when a good gardener should begin thinking about pruning, especially small ...

Last year on Facebook, we made a tongue-in-cheek post about Bradford pear trees, suggesting the proper way to prune a Bradford was to get your chainsaw and make a horizontal cut, flush with the ground ...