Upon first glance, the Bradford pear trees look nice, especially in the spring as they are flowering. They were initially ...

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Grumpy helps a reader tackle stubborn sucker growth, shares his favorite shade-loving caladiums, and breaks down the ...

Bradford pear trees were once popular but now considered an invasive species. They smell bad and harm native ecosystems. Why ...

Avoid these six invasive trees that harm native ecosystems and create long-term problems in Southern yards. Learn what not to plant—and what to grow instead.

Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) remains one of the most persistent and destructive pests of homegrown apples and pears. Understanding how to identify it, how it develops through the season, and how to ...

Explore the incredible microscopic world of a pear fruit tree as we examine its leaves, bark, skin, flesh, and seed using high-magnification microscopy. Witness plant cells up close at 40x to 400x, ...

Flowering cherries, apricots, plums, crabapples, and such lack the fruit of their fruiting counterparts, but are versatile, ornamental trees.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and nutrition ...

Following the theme of last week’s column, today I propose to address another persistent invasive plant that is plaguing ...

An expert has shared the essential gardening jobs for March, including one crucial task that ensures plants survive and ...