Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced ...

Looking to turn your yard into a secluded oasis? While a fence certainly provides privacy, it doesn't have the beauty (or ...

You've been nurturing a pear tree for years and it finally has an abundance of fruit. Knowing when to pluck the fruit for the ...

Pears are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow around the world and growing a pear tree in your garden allows you to harvest juicy and sweet fruits that surpass any you will find in grocery ...

The way you prune a pear tree, and the time you do it, can significantly impact both the health of the tree and the amount 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 ...

As your summer garden starts to fade, it’s a good time to start planning for next year’s harvest, so why not try something ...

We’ve had our share of rain this season, especially compared to the last few years. I recently visited with someone who ...

In a wooded backlot south of the Indiana University Auditorium bees buzzed around a patch of white wildflowers.

The area has seen an increase in leaf diseases but most are minor issues for otherwise healthy plants.

It can be tempting to pluck juicy fruits from trees when they grow plentiful in late summer and early autumn. But experts say it's not straightforward.

The pawpaw, a fruit native to Indiana, ripens in the fall and has a tropical flavor. Purdue University researchers studied the pawpaw for its potential cancer-fighting properties, but it never made it ...