The Callery pear tree’s aesthetically pleasing, upward-facing branch structure meant limbs would rip and fly off during storms, threatening to injure people and damage cars and homes. Kelly Oten / ...

There’s no better way to say it — Bradford Pear trees stink. But their smelliness isn’t the only reason to hate them. Kelly Oten, an NC State Extension forest health specialist, talked to us about ...

When the Bradford pear trees are in bloom in early spring, you pretty much can't miss them; you see the lovely white blossoms on trees everywhere - and you smell that not-nearly-so-lovely fishy odor ...

Gardening season is about done, but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – When people think of spring, they often picture flowers and trees blooming. And if you live in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest or South, you have probably seen a medium-sized tree ...

It's the late 1940s. World War II has ended, the Baby Boom is in full swing, and incomes are rising, making first-time homeownership possible for many. Cars are being marketed to the masses, so folks ...

Q: This summer the right side of my tree looked shorter and less filled out than the left side. Some of the leaves on the right side turned yellow early or else that side is dying. Is this a temporary ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

It might look pretty when it blooms, but there is one kind of pear tree that spells disaster for your yard. It's best to eradicate this tree before it spreads.

If you're lucky enough to have a mature pear tree in your yard, a little pruning can go a long way. Pruning fruit trees (including pear) in the winter or early spring is the perfect time because it ...

The Bradford pear tree, with its fluffy white early-spring blossoms, is a looker. Even the tree's putrid aroma emitted at full-bloom hasn't kept it from becoming a go-to ornamental option for ...