By carefully pruning your Bartlett pear tree, you can control many aspects of your tree's ... tree is the best system for pruning a tree that's already five or six years old with an established shape.

Star status doesn’t necessarily protect a tree from destruction but it can at least enhance its chances of survival. The ...

(Asian pears, however, do ripen on the tree.) Selling them firm ... But how to ensure your pear is ripe? Give it the old squeeze test, applying gentle pressure to the neck with your thumb.