As much as I love apples for their straightforward, tart-sweet flavors and crisp, snappy texture, they are no match for pears ...

Trees can add beauty and value to a home landscape — if you plant the right species and find the right spot for it. Here are ...

Last summer we wrote about some of the benefits of planting fruit trees for whitetail deer. This week we’ll look at some ...

The flamboyant, brightly coloured flowers of Hawaiian hibiscus trigger memories of tropical island holidays – and possibly ...

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 ...

Renaissance paintings, medieval archives, cloistered orchards—how one Italian scientist is uncovering secrets that could help ...

Bradford pears have notoriously weak crotches (branch angles). Think of your index and middle fingers forming a “V” for ...

Deck the halls with Christmas plants that put you in the spirit, some of which last for years! Here are the best Christmas ...

One of the unique yards in Marion lies in the 400 block of N. Roosevelt St., the home of Dawnell Funk and her family. Hand-painted signs on the stoop bear puns such as “Bee Happy” and “Bee Humble.” ...

Removing leaves is quite literally taking away ... whereas an invasive tree such as the Bradford pear supports almost none,” he said.