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 ...

I have an ornamental pear tree and prune it when the branches are rubbing together. I also clip off suckers from around the base and prune off low branches that hit my head when I'm mowing. Should I ...

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 ...

Q: My husband's answer to everything is to cut it down or top it. Do you have any information on pruning 'Bradford' pear trees? My husband has turned mine into an eyesore. He thinks they are beautiful ...

Pears should be harvested when fully formed, but not ripe. Most years that time is early August for Bartletts, but this year everything seems to be early, so it's important to watch your pears for ...

March is a good month to be a fruit grower. While gardeners are starting seeds and thumbing through catalogs, home orchard growers can get outside and start pruning fruit trees. Early spring is the ...