Choose the right type of tree. Selecting a variety of apple or pear tree that will thrive in your yard and produce the fruit you want requires careful research. Jon Traunfeld of the University of ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It is hard to believe this is the last week of April. Hopefully, most of the cold weather is behind us as we experienced two very chilling nights this week ...

Use clean pruners to make a cut at a 45-degree angle near the end of the branch. Trim the tip of the branch straight across ...

Both pears and apples are around 84-85% water, which Benson notes makes them “naturally hydrating,” while pears specifically ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Fruit trees are the envy of neighbours across the UK – until gluts are shared over the fence, of course – and while it can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." These smooth-skinned pears (sometimes called Williams pears) have that distinct pear shape and sweet, ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Q: I have an apple tree that has some curled leaves and also has several limbs that have died back. The new growth at the ends of the limb are almost black in color. A: This sounds like your tree has ...