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: While my stone fruit trees are looking good, my pear tree has not budded out yet. It is May. What is the problem? — Suzie in San Luis Obispo A: Your pear tree might be suffering from “delayed bud ...

Question: I had a question about my ornamental pear tree that I purchased and planted last summer. The tree is about 6 feet tall, and the trunk has a 3/4-inch diameter. It seemed to do well all summer ...

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 ...

I have a 'Bartlett' pear tree I planted 4 years ago. The second year, it produced three pears. The last 2 years, it bypassed flowering and went straight into leaves... therefore, no fruit. It is about ...

The first colonial governor of Massachusetts planted a pear tree in the 1600s. It’s now believed to be the oldest cultivated fruit tree in the Americas — with an endearing history. It’s called the ...

Leaves – Deciduous; simple; ovate to cordate shape; finely serrated margins with wavy appearance; 2-3” long, almost as wide as long; glabrous and leathery texture, glossy dark green color. Twigs and ...

COHASSET -- If you’re driving down Sohier Street in Cohasset, you may notice three trees along a dirt driveway just off the paved road. You might also notice a glass bottle or two hanging from the ...

ST. LOUIS — A foul fish-smelling odor has descended on the St. Louis region, and local fish fries aren't to blame. Countless Bradford pear, or Callery pear, trees across the area have started to bud, ...