Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Apple tree in an orchard. - BongrakArt/Shutterstock A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce ...

There's something so rewarding about picking fresh fruit from your own fruit tree. If you're interested in cultivating fruit trees in your garden, there are several varieties that can be planted in ...

Fireblight is the number one downfall of pears, says Biltonen. "There are several fireblight-resistant varieties that exist, like Harrowsweet, Potomac, Shenandoah, and Harrowcrisp," he says. Apple ...

Put your pruning shears away this spring when it comes to these eight kinds of trees. Many homeowners bring out their loppers and pruning saws in spring for one reason or another. Maybe they’re ...

A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.

Most pear (Pyrus spp.) varieties are self-fertile and easy to cultivate. The upright and vigorous tree displays white or pink clustered flowers in the spring, accompanied by shiny, dark green, ...