Question: My pear trees are going to flower soon. When is the time to fertilize the trees? Answer: Put your pear tree on a lean diet to prevent excessive growth that is often affected by a disease ...

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

Fire blight is infecting flowering pear trees in large numbers in Indiana for the third consecutive year with a Purdue Extension specialist again urging homeowners to check their trees for symptoms.

Fertilizing fruit trees can improve the amount of fruit it produces, the quality of the fruit, and keep your tree healthy for longer. Wait until about a week before the last frost date in your area to ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. All over Indiana, the ornamental pears (Prunus calleryana) are blooming or getting ready to. I just got back from a speaking ...