Pear trees can give you a fantastic and reliable crop of homegrown fruits year-after-year. There are lots of delicious varieties to choose from and pears can be grown as free-standing trees, trained ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

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 ...

(a) The shoot length was calculated by summing the distances between neighboring points after skeletonization of the shoot point cloud. (b) The shoot angle was determined based on the inclination of ...

Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ensure your pear tree yields a bountiful harvest of high-quality fruit, proper pruning ...

The lower temperatures and less light of November trigger deciduous trees to enter dormancy this month. As they begin their slumber for the colder months, the window for pruning them opens to the ...

While many gardening tasks have slowed down for the year, the work isn't done yet. Some plants must be pruned in December to keep them healthy through the long winter. Giving your plants a trim now ...