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 ...

State officials are collecting public comments on a proposal that would make it illegal to buy or sell six invasive species, ...

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce. Fruit from Asian pears is usually crunchy and round or ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – When people think of spring, they often picture flowers and trees blooming. And if you live in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest or South, you have probably seen a medium-sized tree ...

Main Street in downtown Joplin last week signaled spring's arrival — its flowering trees were in bloom. As of Monday, the white petals of trees between the 300 and 600 blocks of Main Street were ...

Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

It's why last year the state put the Terrestrial Plants Rule into effect, banning 44 species of them from the landscaping trade. But experts say there were a few glaring plants left off the list. Most ...

The partnership between the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Clemson University offers homeowners the opportunity to ...