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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you have inherited a pear tree or planted one yourself, knowing when to prune it is the key to maintaining a long-lasting and healthy crop. Understanding the processes involved in the growth ...

For some, the festive season is a time to celebrate Christmas; for others, it’s also about marking a milestone birthday. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, you can ...

Aimee Sparks, Home Manager at Pear Tree Court, said: “Residents have honed their DIY skills over a lifetime, and the Fixer ...