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 ...

Martin specifically recommends the dwarf fig Ficus carica ‘Fignomenal’ as her top pick for growing in pots. This pint-sized ...

If you dream of a garden filled with tasty treats, there are several things to consider before planting fruit trees. Pears, for example, are less susceptible to pests than the ever-popular apple and ...

Blooming trees and flowers are a classic sign of spring, but one flowering tree actually causes an ugly invasive problem.Bradford Pear trees are easy to spot in Ohio, with many lining the local ...

Bradford Pear trees along Market Street in downtown York City are being replaced this weekend. The old trees were considered invasive, unhealthy, and a safety hazard to the public. Volunteers will ...

A: Here are some truly awful trees that I recommend against planting. Most of these are on the invasive species list.

Throughout the long and varied history of horticulture, there have been and continue to be practices and products that catch on with the gardening public that in reality have no place in the garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over the years, Callery pear, or Bradford pear, (Pyrus calleryana) has become one of the most widely planted ornamental trees in ...

Bradford pear trees are blooming throughout Virginia now, and while they are beautiful, experts warn they are invasive and should be removed. The white flowers have a pungent fishy aroma, and the ...

Fruit trees require some care and upkeep to ensure they produce, but only two types can be pruned in the winter.

Why go to all the bother of growing your own fruit,” people ask, “when you can just buy it instead?” Well it’s true: you can have Australian apples all year round, but when the first Cox’s Orange ...